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Because in the 1970's after the Vietnam War ended, Jimmy Carter agreed with a treaty that because it was so inhumane, anything to do with fire and flamethrowers shuold be illegal. Personally, I think it should be alright to use them.

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Although flame throwers are very impressive, you can kill people much faster, and at greater distances, by using automatic rifles or machine guns.

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Too heavy and dangerous.

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