http://abcnews.go.com/onair/2020/transcripts/2020_990210weapons_trans.html

-- (me@here.com), February 12, 1999

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This way they can say Y2k was a terrorist attack! rickjohn

-- rickjohn (rickjohn1@yahoo.com), February 12, 1999.

Hmmmmm!! The plot thickens.

-- Anon (anon@abc.com), February 12, 1999.

Yes, the plot thickens--and so does the stew we're in.

-- Lobo (hiding@woods.com), February 13, 1999.

Already talking about blasting "criminals'" cars with high power EMI to disable the on-board computers. Distributors and spark plugs, anyone?

-- A (A@AisA.com), February 13, 1999.

Read my comments as well as others here:

20/20

Sparks

-- Sparks (engineer@rf.com), February 13, 1999.

It always boils down to wise use of technology, doesnt it? -- Diane

See also House Armed Services Subcommittee -- 1999 Hearings and Testimony:

http:// www.house.gov/hasc/1999schedule.htm

The following is a chronological listing of the witness lists for past committee hearings. Select highlighted entries to view the opening statement of the witnesses who submitted their testimony to the committee electronically. ...

Thursday, February 11

Subcommittee on Military Procurement hearing on protection equipment and countermeasure devices. Witnesses [many listed -- samples]:

Department of the Navy *Lt. Jack Daly Amphibious Group Three USN
Statement of Lt. Jack Daly

http://www.house.gov/hasc/testimony/106thcongress/99-02- 11daly.htm

*Lt. Gen. Gregory S. Martin Principle Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition)
Statement of Lt.Gen Gregory S. Martin

http://www.house.gov/hasc/testimony/106thcongress/99-02- 11martin.htm

Thank you for this opportunity to appear before you and discuss the Air Forces activities in the area of unconventional emerging threats. With the fall of the Soviet Union, and other world events, the proliferation of unconventional threats to US airmen around the world has increased. Although the probability that a major power will use these weapons has diminished, the capability of other nations and terrorists for limited use of unconventional weapons has increased. These threats to our airmen are real, and we appreciate your concern, support, and funding of our efforts to protect our people. Countering these threats is a complex problem - there are no silver bullet solutions. The Air Force is actively working with the other Services to create balanced and affordable responses to these threats. Three areas of Air Force emphasis are chemical-biological protection, laser eye protection, and combat identification. ...

-- Diane J. Squire (sacredspaces@yahoo.com), February 13, 1999.

I saw the show, thought it was interesting how they pointed out,"everything is run by computer chips these days..." They demonstrated that chips going haywire can shut down cars... Doesn't bode well for Y2K IMHO.

-- Shimrod (shimrod@lycosmail.com), February 13, 1999.

Shimrod>it was interesting how they pointed out,"everything is run by computer chips these days..."

Ah, yes ... a way to clue-in some DGIs in the viewing audience.

-- No Spam Please (anon@ymous.com), February 13, 1999.