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Bombing Hiroshima
posted by Alex Mac
May 8, 2008
In Times of war, it is important to be reminded of the horrible crimes against humanity that ALWAYS occur during wartime. These serve as a reminder that war is a "failure of diplomacy", and that no matter How "noble" the cause, should be ended as soon as humanly possible. So it doesn't offend me that some are critical of the use of nuclear weapons by the United States against Japan During (causing) the end of World War 2. It was horrible that so many civilians were killed in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, (although oddly enough more death was caused by "firebombing" than the nuclear blasts.) I even read a compassionate "post" stating that we should have bombed Mt Fuji as a warning rather than Hiroshima first. That is a valid line of reasoning, although I believe it would have actually Japanese resolve to fight to the "Last Man". Although I disagree with ALL war, sometimes it has been necessary to kill. I actually believe that The "BOMBS" were dropped on Japan to save lives..(.and there is much evidence to support this), but my point is that if you are going to bring up the use of nuclear weapons...you should also bring up the circumstances that brought about these horrible events. I believe the real danger is not the weapons...but rather the mentality of those that believe that Killing others for the betterment of your living standard is acceptable. So if one was to take a lesson from the bombing, I believe it should be that Whole countries can rally behind a government and accept war as a solution to economic stress...,Not that the US are evil for using Nuclear weapons. (That is naive) So be critical of ALL acts against humanity! Question your government! But do not fall into the convenient hatred of an entire nation, for that ignorant prejudice is how governments have always rallied people to the cause of "Murder".
Sixteen Character Admonitions by MAO
Di jin, wo tui, {When the} enemy advances, we withdraw,
Di jiu, wo roa, {When the} enemy rest, we harass,
Di pi, wo da, {When the} enemy tires, we attack,
Di tui, wo jui, {When the} enemy withdraws, we pursue.
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