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2008-05-06 Afghanistan

Accidental explosions kill 6 in Afghanistan

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Posted by Steve White 2008-05-06 00:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 You'd think that by now, after decades of war, natural selection would have removed those who think artillery shells are toys from the gene pool. Must be a recessive gene, probably associated with maleness.

Posted by Menhadden Snogum6713 2008-05-06 07:57|| 2008-05-06 07:57|| Front Page Top

#2 Most of these deaths are hunting for brass. It sounds nicer to say the kids were playing than to say that their parents made them go out and gather old ammo for the brass.

Posted by Chuck Simmins">Chuck Simmins 2008-05-06 11:50|| http://northshorejournal.org]">[http://northshorejournal.org] 2008-05-06 11:50|| Front Page Top

#3 Are rocket-propelled grenades normal equipment for poppy eradication?

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