At the end of the war, the Japs had 2,000,000 men under arms on the home isands, and 3000 operational aircraft. In addition they 'militarized' uncounted civilians and were planning on using them as fodder or suicide soldiers. How many would have died via the blockade? The bomb(s) were the only good option in terms of sparing lives on both sides, and saving out POWs, in effect, they were the only righteous option. We can thank God they worked so well.
“they were the only righteous option”
Frankly I trust Eisenhower’s opinion on this matter more than you.
History has well proven the use of atomic weapons by the US in WWII against Japan was probably the most brilliant method of ending a most violent war with the most peaceful resolution.
Only a fool argues otherwise.