We need to begin dismantling the MIC as soon as possible. Eisenhower warned us a long time ago

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55. Get rid of the production and stockpiling of landmines, cluster bombs, and flamethrowers.

Again I say get rid of the production and stockpiling of landmines, cluster bombs, and flamethrowers. First, flamethrowers often hurt US troops that use them due to winds changing directions; this was the case in previous wars such as World War I, World War II, the War in Korea, and the war in Vietnam; another disadvantage is the weapon's weight, which impairs the mobility of the person carrying it; it's limited to only a few seconds of burn time since it uses fuel very quickly, requiring the operator to be precise and conservative; it was very visible on the battlefield which caused operators to become immediately singled out as prominent targets, especially for snipers; flamethrower operators were rarely taken prisoner, especially when their target survived an attack by the weapon; captured flamethrower users were often summarily executed[citation needed; finally, the flamethrower's effective range was short in comparison with that of other battlefield weapons of similar size. To be effective, flamethrower soldiers must approach their target, risking exposure to enemy fire. Vehicular flamethrowers also have this problem; they may have considerably greater range than a man-portable flamethrower, but their range is still short compared with that of other infantry weapons. Use grenades instead. Second, landmines: they aren't necessary for USA defense; they hinder trade with other countries due to how landmines impede vehicular and foot travel since their hidden positions intimidate traders. Also, many US troops have been killed in previous wars by US landmines. Use artillery instead. Third, cluster bombs: they don't always land on their targets and sometimes land on friendlies and unexploded cluster bombs hinder trade like landmines. Use missiles or guns or lasers or artillery instead.
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