March 31, 2005

• So much for the, erm, Cold War. I'm still more concerned for that other third. Why would you want nukes? Do people find these dangerous, expensive liabilities that sit around for years but have the potential to kill thousands somehow... necessary? In the best interests of mankind? This seems like an awfully black and white issue to me.
• Too bad the other 1/3--the ones who actually like nukes--actually work in/for or ARE the government.
• One reason people might be in favor of a nation having nukes is if their own nation has them. Nukes are a strong "don't fsck with me!" deterrent. However, the use of a nuclear weapon in today's world would almost guarantee an overwhelming global judgement against your cause. Owning a nuke seems to be an announcement of being a "Playa" on the world stage. If you have one, you're in some sense equivalent to the Big Boys. They're politically very powerful, but should any nation or group be stupid enough to actually use one against anything but an underground test facility, they'd instantly be the target of the world's hatred. I hope...
• here is the actual poll question and breakdown of responses: 4. Which statement comes closest to your view? No countries should be allowed to have nuclear weapons..........................................66 Only the United States and its allies should be allowed to have nuclear weapons............13 Only countries that already have nuclear weapons should be allowed to have them..........11 Any country that is able to develop nuclear weapons should be allowed to have them ....5 (NOT READ) Only the US should be allowed to have nuclear weapons .........................1 Not sure .................................................. 4
• What f8xmulder said. Now excuse me, I have to go see about some flying pigs...
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