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.

    • Big Miku@lemm.ee
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      10 months ago

      So what's the difference between lead, tungsten, and depleted uranium? They all cause cancer and other symptoms, and both tungsten and depleted uranium must be decontaminated if the tank carrying them is destroyed.

      And from what I've read you will die of the toxicity before you will die of the radiation.

      • Grimble [he/him,they/them]
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        10 months ago

        So youre telling us there's an even more deadly aspect than the radiation, and youre still defending this like your life depends on it, huh?

        I thought liberals had a rule against bending science to fit political agendas. Guess that's another lie you tell yourselves

        • KinglyWeevil@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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          10 months ago

          Depleted Uranium isn't radioactive, really. U-238, stripped of all the U-235 (hence, depleted) is incredibly stable. While it is technically radioactive, it barely registers. So maybe learn what you're talking about?

          • Grimble [he/him,they/them]
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            10 months ago

            Read it again. Keyword "toxicity". No patience for you flipflopping around points like this

            • KinglyWeevil@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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              10 months ago

              Your comment specifically said, "you're telling us there's an even more deadly aspect than the radiation" so I'm not sure what you're on about my guy.