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To: T-Bird45

The atomic bomb is a very destructive weapon, no question. But, for those who criticize our use of the bomb in WW II, I just can’t get past the fact that Japan started that war. We didn’t start that war, but we did finish it. The death toll is sad, but by ending the war so promptly, the use of the bomb probably saved lives on both sides at the end of the war.

It was the ultimate shock and awe weapon back in 1945.

People who blame us for using the atomic bomb tend to be the same people who blame America first for all of the problems in the world.


6 posted on 08/06/2008 11:23:25 PM PDT by Dilbert San Diego
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To: Dilbert San Diego
" ...in WW II, I just can’t get past the fact that Japan started that war."

WWII's start is linked to the German invasion of Poland.

19 posted on 08/07/2008 4:17:09 AM PDT by jamaksin
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To: Dilbert San Diego
"It was the ultimate shock and awe weapon back in 1945."

It was indeed! Since then we have improved them and have a whole lot more of them. We do have some experience in delivering these to places where they are needed, and I am sure we will not hesitate to do it again should the need arise again.

26 posted on 08/07/2008 8:45:16 AM PDT by An Old Man ("The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they suppress." Douglas)
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