Talk:Explosive belt

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The article looks good, though naturally there are always places for improvement. I see a few things that could use some expanding--they're good right now, but with more information they would be great: 1. More info on the use of anticoagulants or other unusual items in suicide vests. This is the first I've ever heard of that. 2. More info on security responses to suicide bombers. 3. Clarify how common these vests are. Do most, or even many suicide bombers wear them? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 64.178.101.32 (talk • contribs) 21:57, 6 June 2006

"Today such devices are used mainly by Palestinian groups, such as Hamas and Islamic Jihad, against civilians in Israel and military personnel in the Palestinian Territories [citation needed]" - from Wikipedia, the well-sourced encyclopedia

83.209.10.168 (talk) 22:28, 11 April 2009 (UTC)

Where do they get their explosives
Please add this info. -- 77.7.129.249 (talk) 12:52, 16 December 2010 (UTC)

Muslims are by far the most prolific users of this device
The article fails to mention the words Muslim or Islam, why do you censor the fact that these devises are used almost exclusively by Muslims? Please answer the question posted without dening the facts 88.109.12.205 (talk) 22:53, 4 April 2011 (UTC)
 * I believe other agencies throughout history have combined explosives with the will to die.
 * The Viet Cong used explosive vests, usually satchel charges strapped to their chests. This is portrayed in the 1986 movie Platoon.
 * European Petards sometimes died with their explosive charges.
 * But, if you have a reliable source with statistics or observations that are not in the article, feel free to edit. Boneyard90 (talk) 22:12, 19 May 2011 (UTC)

I agree. While explosive vests have been used by many groups in modern history, their frequent and devestating use in the Middle-east is particularly significant, and the article's failure to address that with even an oblique reference seems to be an application of political correctness. If not, the it's just a very incomplete and poor article. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.250.115.92 (talk) 01:04, 4 July 2011 (UTC)

Also agree. Boneyard90 (talk) 04:14, 4 July 2011 (UTC)

I disagree. This article is about the device, not the strategy or history of suicide terrorism. In fact the references to the arrests by the Palestinian Authority (which are cited as a reason for the reduction in use of C4 in the Middle East, with the implication that all or the vast majority of suicide attacks take place in Israel/Palestine - this ignores the much more frequent attacks in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria...) should also be removed. The politics are too complex to broach in this article, and would be best addressed in an article on suicide terrorism. On the other hand, regional/factional differences in explosive vest design and construction would be interesting. [No idea how to sign off - Mike, 17/10/2013] — Preceding unsigned comment added by 188.28.213.126 (talk) 13:00, 17 October 2013 (UTC)

History section
The History section, all three sentences of it, is completely useless. It needs to be re-written, objectively. Boneyard90 (talk) 22:18, 19 May 2011 (UTC)

Boneyard90I think you would agree it's become much better by today: Ken K. Smith (a.k.a. User:Thin Smek) (talk) 09:41, 15 March 2019 (UTC)

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The result of the move request was: not moved (non-admin closure) Bada Kaji (talk • श्रीमान् गम्भीर) 10:15, 17 September 2021 (UTC)

Explosive belt → Suicide vest – Most common term used according to Google Search Trends and Google Ngram Viewer – Anne drew  19:12, 9 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Oppose. In my opinion, an "explosive belt" is more self-describing than a "suicide vest". Especially, if you aren't familiar with the second one. The second term also has a negative connotation. Another reason is that a "suicide" vest is misleading in some cases ("Body-packed bombs can be detonated remotely by terrorists who have duped an agent into wearing a vest" The Globe and Mail).--Russian Rocky (talk) 11:41, 10 September 2021 (UTC)

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