Comments on: The Pentagon's Ray Gun

David Martin Reports On A Non-Lethal Weapon Straight Out Of Buck Rogers

[incog-nito]

Ah, the ultimate torture device.

[ericg21]

Why would the American people have doubts about the ray%u2013gun device being developed by the US military?

Given the US military leadership%u2019s recent much earned disgraceful reputation for torture, mismanagement and dishonesty, why should we ever entrust any weapon to the Pentagon?

I%u2019m not sure if it is more troubling that the weapon could be used as a torture device without leaving marks on the victims (and surprised that your host did not raise that possibility) or that the military is so disconnected from the American people that it did not see the absurdity and offensiveness in having their volunteers to be zapped carrying signs supporting %u201CWorld Peace%u201D.

Our government and military needs to do more to foster peace for the US and the world.

Who decided the signage the volunteers carried? Why did they rule out carrying signs that read %u201DVote%u201D, %u201CFeed the Poor%u201D, %u201CWhat Would Jesus Do%u201D or supporting a poorly planned, limitless war against a country that was not a threat to the US?

It was just one more example of our military%u2019s poor judgment and our media%u2019s inability to look critically at the military.

[schoemann543]

The story was interesting at first until I heard it would save lives in Iraq. We need to get off the iraq bus and look the possibility of using this tool for border security. it''s obvious the federal government will not pursue this but state governments might. mmmmmmm.

[misscowgirl]

Take the "Ray Gun" to the US/Mexico border ASAP! We desperately need to repel the constant flow of illegals coming in everyday!!

[hollargirl]

Why not use that new gun on the border between Mexico and the US. If it works there, it should work anywhere and maybe they can get additional funding for it.

[koamaui]

Dear Mr Martin:

May I suggest you have a CAT or MRI scan of your organs and another scan in 3 months then compare them against any pre-Death Ray scans you have had or against what an average man your age and size would look like. Then report back on how "safe" the Death Ray might or might not be.

How can the Death Ray go through a mattress or clothing yet only penetrate the skin to the depth of 3 pieces of paper?

Good Luck

KoaMaui

[jeancprius]

Tonights segment on the Ray Gun was childish and silly--a bunch of little boys playing at Buck Rogers. The content was downright laughable. Please refrain from such dumb programs in the future.

[caliengineer]

Great, the Russians have scalar guns that will drop every plane out of the sky except theirs and a plasma system which makes their planes invisible to eye and radar... but we have a "hot potato" gun?

Great, just great.

If America would return to God, it would not be like this. If you are reading this, seek God with all your heart. It may not make a difference for the nation, but it will make a difference for YOU.

[nydharma]

I found this report so outrageous that I had to stop watching and come down to my computer to comment. The report is very one sided and lacking in depth. The reporter seems to be willing to sing the military''s tune about how it can save lives. My issue with the coverage is the following

Where is the scientific data that this thing is safe? (History has taught us that so called "SAFE" products cause life ending diseases)
What about human psychology while handling such weapons? There is a tendency to over use such weapons when there is no real need (tasers for example)

We need some thinking, independent reporters Please !

[j_wildgen]

If the Military does not find the "Ray Gun" appealing, I think a viable candidate for an alternative deployment would be the Border Patrol. There are increasing reports of BP agents being "rocked" by unruly mobs. The ray gun would be a humane stand-off technology for the BP, and might have a great calming effect on those who would attack our officers. It is not a cure-all, but it might help secure the Border.