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Autumn 1993 • Vol. XV No. 4 • Science, Science Fiction and Poetry |

R.M.I. 3

(The New York Times, March 18, 1987)

“We don’t give them names because it’s not a game,” the Lieutenant said.
“They run interference for us in dealing with suspects.
They can take eyes, ears, touch, even speech
and bring them into a hostile situation. That keeps the officers safe.
You blow away a bag of bolts, not the cop.”

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