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Exclusive: US to send depleted-uranium munitions to Ukraine (www.reuters.com)

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The use of depleted uranium munitions has been fiercely debated, with opponents like the International Coalition to Ban Uranium Weapons saying there are dangerous health risks from ingesting or inhaling depleted uranium dust, including cancers and birth defects.

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[–] Grimble@hexbear.net 9 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

"You are treating a specific example like a broad generalization to deflect someone's valid point"

vs.

"Heard that one before smuglord "

[–] mashbooq@infosec.pub -1 points 2 years ago

Fallacy of the beard. Marx's beard, even.