Quits job over sale to US cluster-bomb maker


	Quits job over sale to US cluster-bomb maker

masbury

2-13-2008 2:36 PM

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masbury says:

Alliant Techsystems (ATK), based in MN, makes cluster bombs, depleted uranium shells and landmines

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2-13-2008 2:59 PM

nobelprize4peace

One guy who does the right thing.

2-13-2008 3:57 PM

BartendingBear

The man is a hero of all humans.

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