http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/01/28/us-weapons-for-future-include-key-relics-past/

In this article, it is not exactly about a weapon, but an event that includes it (hard to explain, read the article.) Obama and the Pentagon were planning to get rid of some nuclear weapons from the cold war to save money, such as the B-52 bomber, the U-2 spy plane, and the foundation of nuclear deterrence strategy. This is "triad of weapons, that can be launched from land, sea and air.

Some people have argued that these weapons need to stay. That has successfully extended the lifespan of these weapons. But others argue that the people are being irrational and that we still have enough weapons even without these. People are saying that the government should do away with at least one section of the nuclear deterrence strategy. Others are saying that the US has enough operational nuclear weapons, about 5,000. That is half as many as a decade ago. It is a controversial issue, my personal opinion would go with the second, but read the article and choose your own.

Chinese stealth fighter

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/23/chinas-stealth-fighter-ma_n_812853.html
Although it may not be an American weapon, it has taken on some of the traits of one. This chinese stealth fighter has taken many ideas from US stealth bombers, and advanced it more so in military weaponry. The original stealth weapon they are copying it from was shot down, though. But, this is a good example of how American weaponry is still useful even if it was not all that successful.

Here is a link to an actual American stealth bomber incident. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/20/us-libya-stealth-bombers-fighter-jets_n_838076.html
This tells you about an incident that happened with stealth bombers, and tells you some of the stealth bombers used in the incident. In this incident, there were 48 fatalities, and 150 wounded. Although not a great example American reasoning, it does show some uses of the stealth bomber.

Predator Drones

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/more-predator-drones-fly-us-mexico-border/2011/12/01/gIQANSZz8O_story_1.htm
lhttp://articles.latimes.com/2009/nov/02/nation/na-drone-eyes2


This is an unmanned aircraft created for weapon usage in the military, US Border protection, and the police force. Some of them carry missiles or bombs, but those are usually only in the military. It is basically a silent unmanned aircraft with a camera on it. When they run it though, your privacy no longer exists because you don't know they are watching you. This causes lots of controversy as to whether or not it even worth using. Although a lot of people are fans of them because it makes them feel safe, others think the cost is unreasonable, and so is the loss of privacy.

The second article focuses more on a particular type of drone. Although an older drone, this one is a good example of one of the drones they use in the military. The MQ-9 reaper, or the gorgon stare basically watches you through a bunch of video feeds. It also sometimes carries a bomb or missile. This has been caused controversy too though because it could kill civilians as well as people in the military. This article is not very recent, though.

Pepper Spray used wrongfully as a weapon

Thttp://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/11/woman-pepper-sprayed-adults-children-at-wal-mart-sale-police-say.html

So on black friday (or thursday night) at a walmart, a lady used pepper spray to get a discounted box of box of X-boxes. This, in my opinion, is overkill. Pepper spray IS type a weapon, and should only be used in extreme situations, like when you're being attacked or used by authorized people. This is relevant to my topic, because my topic is military technology and new forms of weaponry. So check it out since I suck at summaries.