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Israelis Sue Government For Laser Cannons

Posted by samzenpus on from the we-all-want-a-laser-cannon dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Residents of a southern Israeli town want a real-life laser cannon to protect them against Palestinian rocket attacks. And they're suing the national government, for failing to provide the ray gun defense. The U.S.-Israeli Tactical High Energy Laser project was widely considered to be the most successful energy weapon ever built. But the toxic chemicals needed to generate THEL's megawatts of power made the thing a logistical nightmare. It was scrapped. Now, the residents of Sderot want it back. And they're taking Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to court to make it happen."

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  1. I'll burn the karma by StonedYoda47 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Did they sue for the sharks, tanks, and related expenses too? How else can they operate the lasers effectively? Lazer cats?

  2. "scraped"? by plover · · Score: 5, Funny

    It was scraped. Now, the residents of Sderot want it back.

    "Oy, for you, only the best lasers will do. You don't want this one, it's scraped. Let me get you one with a fresh paint job, good as new, I'll have my brother Manny bring it around Tuesday."

    --
    John
  3. Re:Please stay on topic by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Please stay on topic Hi! Welcome to Slashdot. I see you're new here...
  4. Re:Please stay on topic by New+Here · · Score: 5, Funny

    No, I'm New Here