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What is the point of stockpiling weapons that will never be used?

Well, nothing to see here folks. It's all over I'm afraid. Move along now.

Alternately, to provide a deterrent effect against potential aggressors.

To have them when you do want to use them. [/thread]

What is the point of stockpiling weapons that will never be used?

Tis better to have them and not need them, than need them and not have them.

Stockpile definition: something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose

Granted, but that and the other responses here don't actually answer the question asked.

Erm... yes they do. The point of stockpiling weapons is to have them in case they are needed. What other response do you want?

EDIT> MAGICAL POSTJUMP WOOO!

Granted, but that and the other responses here don't actually answer the question asked.

If you knew for a fact you were never ever going to use them then you'd have to be some kind of idiot to stockpile them. Or a pack rat who buys stuff and then keeps it forever just for the sake of it.

Tis better to have them and not need them, than need them and not have them.

Stockpile definition: something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose

Granted, but that and the other responses here don't actually answer the question asked.

Granted, but that and the other responses here don't actually answer the question asked.

The question is flawed unless you're able to predict the future and can guarantee such weapons will never be necessary

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgYYkrnoo14&mode=related&search=

What is the point of stockpiling weapons that will never be used?

1.Saying "I still might use them, so dontja fuck wimme!"
2.Giving fat contracts to industries in return for electoral support.

Tis better to have them and not need them, than need them and not have them.

Stockpile definition: something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose

"Same principle as a condom. I'd rather have one and not need it, then need it and not have one."

"Same principle as a condom. I'd rather have one and not need it, then need it and not have one."

What we learn from this thread: Stockpile condoms.

To detonate them all at once thus causing a bigger explosion

To make art.

"Same principle as a condom. I'd rather have one and not need it, then need it and not have one."

I remember that. What a terrible movie.

I remember that. What a terrible movie.

Completely brainless yes. Shame really.