Remember this story? Defense Tech has a follow-up:
Here’s the situation: the U.S. Army is short on bullets. And only two companies can supply ‘em. One’s in East Alton, Illinois. The other’s in Israel.
That’s a problem, American lawmakers say. The Army, back in December, inked a $70 million deal with Israel Military Industries Ltd. for small-caliber ammunition. But some congressmen don’t like the symbolism of G.I.s firing Israeli bullets at Muslims in Iraq or Afghanistan. So they’re telling the Pentagon: “by no means, under any circumstances should a round (from Israel) be utilized,” according to Reuters. If the bullets have to be used, do it only in training, not on the battlefield.
The silliness beggars belief.
I do find it troubling that we only have two companies supplying bullets to our military. In wartime, if Isreal was cut off it would mean our capacity to create small arms munitions is cut by 50%.
As for the religious aspects, I find it difficult to believe that any Muslim terrorist is going to be able to tell the make and model of the bullet that is currently being shot at them. Even if little stars of David were carved into each bullet, I doubt they would be recognizable after impact.
It’s just more asinine lawmakers who think they have to be involved in all aspects of life. I think voters should be able to paddle any lawmaker who makes a idiotic suggestion like the one in this story. I think there would be a lot of sore asses and broken paddles in Washington.
This is the dumbest thing I’ve read all day.
I think we should leak a rumor to the press saying that U.S. Soldiers are secretly blessing or praying over their bullets before they use them to kill people, thus negating any attempt made by morons to make sure they get “untainted” bullets.