[Steely Tom]

they can present for today's lefties than they are about basic factual accuracy. Maybe some of the failed NYT folks have moved to CNN.

Wasn't Hiroshima the first time depleted uranium was used as a weapon?

(steely)

[Ford Fairlane]

Wasn't Hiroshima the first time depleted uranium was used as a weapon?

Thats another thing that pisses me off about the liberal media - IT"S DEPLETED FOR CRYIN OUT LOUD!!!!!

I've handled it, I'm still alive, & I'm still firing on both nuts, so what the heck is it supposed to do to you???

[Delta 21]

Definatly NOT depleated. Definatly.

[cynwoody]

Wasn't Hiroshima the first time depleted uranium was used as a weapon?

I don't imagine it was depleted until a few microseconds in, by which time it didn't matter.

Depleted uranium (U238) is what's left over after separating out enriched uranium (U235, used in bombs and reactors). It is useful in antitank munitions, not because of any radioactive or explosive properties, but because its extreme density makes it especially effective at penetrating armor.