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"The most basic rationale for the use of unmanned systems is to reduce the user’s risk of casualties."

That's what they say, sir.

When questioned about it, military commanders reflexively cite this as the most important benefit of the new technology.


The way one soldier put it: “When a robot dies, you don’t have to write a letter to its mother.”


Now, let me ask you:


What kind of a callous comment is that?

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