Friday, March 19, 2004
Revenge Thinkable?
Addressing the Unthinkable, U.S. Revives Study of Fallout
A program like this is essential, because there is no doubt that if the US was struck with nuclear weapons by a foreign adversary a nuclear retaliation was in order. In fact, when I saw the second plane hit the WTC, I think I mumbled something about glassing someone over in retaliation.
But, would such retaliation be just? Maybe we should consider that now before the uncontrollable urge for revenge pushes out such discussions.
A program like this is essential, because there is no doubt that if the US was struck with nuclear weapons by a foreign adversary a nuclear retaliation was in order. In fact, when I saw the second plane hit the WTC, I think I mumbled something about glassing someone over in retaliation.
But, would such retaliation be just? Maybe we should consider that now before the uncontrollable urge for revenge pushes out such discussions.
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