Are we all in the movement to ban the depleted uranium weapons?

A number of groups and individuals are working together to end the use of 'depleted' uranium in war weapons. Belgium was first country to ban depleted uranium use in war weapons. Such movement as land mines or Agent Orange, progress toward our ultimate objective is made in small steps.

Describing these weapons as 'depleted' uranium of toxicity is one of the ways that the military-corporate-government try to disguise the truth. These 'depleted' uranium that is used in war weapons have higher chemical toxicity and 60 percent of the radioactivity of pure uranium metal.

In addition, the ceramic-like dust that results from the heat of a 'depleted' uranium weapon striking a tank or other tough target, has a particular properties which are dangerous to people's health and long lasting in the environment.

Creating the awareness about 'depleted' uranium weapons had grown significantly in the last five years in spite of efforts to cover up the harm that is done by these weapons. Evidence is in the fact that two states, Connecticut and Louisiana have passed legislation providing the returning veterans the right to be tested for depleted uranium exposure. Law makers from 20 additional states are interested in developing similar legislation for their states.