https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka Your ideas should be supported by evidence! en-us 2020-09-25 12:20:06 UTC 2026-02-23 17:20:49 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lovecoffee.png 100363421 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780291443 No, but it was necessary.]]> 2020-09-25 18:02:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780291443 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780291578 Absolutely not. It was a disgusting war crime which killed hundreds of thousands and left survivors with inheritable disabilities for generations. It was also unnecessary as correspondence between Japanese officials show that the biggest factor in their surrender was the declaration of war by the Soviet Union. The primary reason it was used was to show that we had the power in order to intimidate the USSR. ]]> 2020-09-25 18:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780291578 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780291767 No, it was not ethical to drop the nuclear bomb on Nagasaki and Hiroshima. At the time, because ethics weren't considered a big part of science/research at the time, many believed it was necessary in order to put a stop to the war. However, looking back dropping the bomb was unethical for multiple reasons. Firstly, this bomb caused the deaths of hundreds of thousands of civilians. In addition, the radioactive particles that remained after the bombings caused many effects such as cancer or death. ]]> 2020-09-25 18:02:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780291767 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780291786 No, it was not ethical to drop the nuclear bomb on Nagasaki & Hiroshima. Even after considering both sides of the story, the bombs were not an ethical way of solving the situation. While Truman chose to drop the nuclear bombs because his other options were unlikely to make Japan surrender, it was cruel to knowingly kill innocent citizens using such a powerful weapon. The bomb had horrific effects on Hiroshima when it was dropped (92% of the city's structures were destroyed/damaged), but Truman still chose to drop the second bomb on Nagasaki. The immediate effects were already terrible, and the aftermath was even worse. People were harmed by the residual radiation, which killed them from the inside (it caused leukemia in many survivors). Therefore, while Truman's intent was to stop more lives from being lost by ending the war, the bomb itself was not ethical because it had severe short term and long term negative effects.]]> 2020-09-25 18:02:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780291786 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780291817 It was unethical but justifiable to drop the bomb on Hiroshima because it lead to the end of the war and the liberation of many countries from the Nazis. However, the US should not have dropped the second bomb because it was unnecessary. It's really an impossible question, though, because it requires choosing whose life is worth more. The US chose their troops and allies over Japanese citizens.]]> 2020-09-25 18:02:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780291817 10036867 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780291877 It was not ethical to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki because Japan was completely unprepared, technologically and warning wise. This put them at a great disadvantage, losing hundreds of thousands of citizens within a week. America knew what they were doing and the power the bombs had to kill people, but still went along with it, making it unethical. ]]> 2020-09-25 18:02:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780291877 10040059 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780292201 While I think the cause of ending the war was noble, and the Japanese military committed many atrocities in Asia, it was unethical to drop the bombs on civilian populations.]]> 2020-09-25 18:02:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780292201 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780292642 No, because there could have been another way to get revenge on the Japanese instead of killing millions of people.]]> 2020-09-25 18:02:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780292642 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780292660 No because it caused the deaths of thousands of lives of innocent civilians. It also resulted in a large amount of radioactive activity in the areas.]]> 2020-09-25 18:02:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780292660 100308241 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780292929 Yes, we should continue nuclear power but not in the use of nuclear weapons. This is because nuclear power can save on money since gasoline is limited.]]> 2020-09-25 18:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780292929 00064390 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780293394 It was not ethical to drop either bomb. It killed hundreds of thousands of innocent people. It cannot even be explained as retaliation because the first bomb was plenty enough. It was disgraceful for the US to drop the bombs. ]]> 2020-09-25 18:02:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780293394 00027751 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780294232 It was extremely unethical of the US to use nukes on Nagasaki and Hiroshima. While it forced Japan to surrender in the war, it also killed hundreds of thousands of civilians.]]> 2020-09-25 18:02:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780294232 100363421 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780295530 It was not ethical, but it was necessary. Mass destruction is rarely ethical, but for the greater good of ending the war, it was a necessary evil.]]> 2020-09-25 18:03:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780295530 10034365 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780295679 at the time they thought it was the only way to end the war but in hindsight we now know about the suffering it produced and how unethical it was]]> 2020-09-25 18:03:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780295679 100363421 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780296049 Yes]]> 2020-09-25 18:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780296049 100363421 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780296515 The benefits of nuclear power as well as its potential far outweigh any possible dangers of nuclear energy. While nuclear meltdowns are typically more dangerous, they occur far less often than drilling and mining accidents.]]> 2020-09-25 18:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780296515 00064390 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780296584 There were many other ways to end the war than mass destruction and causing huge areas of land to still be inhabitable to this day. They blew a retaliation attempt out of proportion and it should have never been done. ]]> 2020-09-25 18:03:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780296584 10039870 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780296592 No, it is unethical to intentionally harm civilians during war.]]> 2020-09-25 18:03:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780296592 10040059 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780297232 Yes, we should continue to invest in nuclear power. Nuclear energy is clean and produces very little greenhouse gas emissions, which would help in the climate change crisis. ]]> 2020-09-25 18:03:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780297232 00064390 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780299163 We should continue to invest in nuclear power but we should have a standard model for nuclear power plants in order to make things easier as well as use more energy-efficient reactors to power the plants. ]]> 2020-09-25 18:04:12 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780299163 10033119 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780299607 Yes. Barring extraordinary circumstances, it is unethical to kill noncombatants. However, the circumstances of WWII were extraordinary. In a timeline where the US shows restraint, the consequences very well might be worse. Therefore, the US was somewhat justified in ending the conflict as quickly as possible.]]> 2020-09-25 18:04:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780299607 100363421 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780300696 Yes]]> 2020-09-25 18:04:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780300696 00027751 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780301034 The US should ratify the UN treaty only if it is in agreement with other countries that posess nukes, so that the threat of nuclear annihalation isn't hanging above the worlds head forever. It should only be if all countries agree however, so that countries with nukes can't threaten everyone else with them.]]> 2020-09-25 18:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780301034 100363421 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780301284 The only nuclear capabilities should be held by a coalition of the world governments, so that any possible insurgents can be responded to with force if necessary. This would prevent things like a new WWII Germany from developing into a worldwide threat.]]> 2020-09-25 18:04:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780301284 100308241 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780301405 No, because several people who lived on those islands were innocent people who didn't need to die and even though it basically won the war for the US, it was a bit overkill.]]> 2020-09-25 18:04:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780301405 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780302917 No, while you could make a justification that it was in retaliation, it was still a horrific act that still affects people to this day due to either what they lost at that point or the area they live in today being practically inhabitable. It was a vile act that was completely unethical.]]> 2020-09-25 18:05:12 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780302917 00064390 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780303045 The US should ratify the treaty as long as every other country also ratified it . It should be an all or nothing type treaty. Us having no nuclear weapons would lead to us being vulnerable to nuclear weapons attacks from other countries. But, if every country signs it, then it would not be a big deal. Until they do, however, I do think the US should keep their weapons. Personally, I also believe we should have a president that doesn't threaten to use nuclear weapons at every possible chance and that it better at keeping peace so that there is no reason to use them.]]> 2020-09-25 18:05:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780303045 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780303671 We should not continue to invest Nuclear Power because it can increase pollution and expose radioactivity to the envrionment.]]> 2020-09-25 18:05:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780303671 10039870 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780304818 We should temporarily use nuclear power until a better alternative is identified that will also be able to contribute to reducing CO2 emissions.]]> 2020-09-25 18:05:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780304818 10034365 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780305570 I think that with enough research into this field of study we can prevent its use in wars today and evolve it into a primary resource]]> 2020-09-25 18:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780305570 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780307427 Yes, but not as a solution to climate change. Medical technology and other advances are good but as an energy source it is not an aggressive enough strategy to effectively combat climate change, especially with how long it takes to build nuclear power plants.]]> 2020-09-25 18:06:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780307427 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780309833 Yes because nuclear weapons are very destructive and have long-lasting effects. If there were to be a war involving nuclear weapons, large populations and areas of land could be wiped out.]]> 2020-09-25 18:07:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780309833 10033119 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780309924 Yes, though we should be careful to only implement in a transitory fashion.]]> 2020-09-25 18:07:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780309924 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780310262 Yes because nuclear power is cleaner for the environment and has lead to many notable scientific discoveries. Although, it should not be used as a weapon.]]> 2020-09-25 18:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780310262 100398441 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780311774 No, it was definitely not ethical to drop the nuclear bombs on Nagasaki and Hiroshima. There were definitely other methods in which the situation could have been handled. Although we were seeking to end WWII, countless lives have been lost in Japan and it was completely unecessary to wipe out these cities. Yes, it solved the issue of the war, but it was ultimately not the best decision because these nuclear weapons had disastrous effects on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The US should have handled the issue differently, or could have at least dropped one weapon, taking into consideration how radioactive and damaging these weapons are.]]> 2020-09-25 18:07:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780311774 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780313505 Yes, we should continue to invest in nuclear power. While there are some cons to its use, such as the risk of nuclear weapons being developed and the difficulty of storing nuclear waste, there are also many pros, which include reduced carbon emissions from fossil fuel use. Additionally, new technology could help reduce the current negative aspects of using nuclear power. Using thorium reactors would make it difficult to create nuclear weapons, and it would reduce the amount of nuclear waste created. ]]> 2020-09-25 18:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780313505 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780313924 I agree completely. While it was unethical, it was out of fear for what was going to happen in the future. Now we know it was the wrong choice, but they were in a difficult position.]]> 2020-09-25 18:08:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780313924 10033119 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780314894 No. This measure would be nonsensical because any country with the funds could simply restore their stock in secrecy. It would only serve to further illusions and obfuscate. ]]> 2020-09-25 18:08:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780314894 10034365 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780318733 Nuclear energy is a renewable resource. It emits significantly less harmful chemicals into the environment. and those that it does can be store deep under ground. though nuclear energy alone cannot save us from climate change it is a step in the right direction.]]> 2020-09-25 18:09:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780318733 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780320438 Yes, the US should ratify the UN treaty of nuclear disarmament. Nuclear weapons are extremely dangerous and could lead to the complete annihilation of human populations (we have already seen their effects on Hiroshima and Nagasaki). If the majority of the world's countries have stored nuclear weapons, a war could lead to mass destruction. Additionally, the US ratifying the treaty could potentially help persuade other countries to do the same. ]]> 2020-09-25 18:09:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780320438 100308241 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780321627 Yes nuclear power does expose people and the environment to radioactivity but it is probably the cleanest energy source we have which in turn actually decrease pollution.]]> 2020-09-25 18:10:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780321627 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780322797 Nuclear power is very beneficial to society as a whole. While it can be harmful when misused or mistreated, the pros outweigh the cons. The main issue comes in needing to reduce the amount of nuclear power used for weaponry, but once again, the pros in medical in scientific fields are too beneficial to simply get rid of nuclear power entirely.]]> 2020-09-25 18:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780322797 00027751 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780325667 2020-09-25 18:11:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780325667 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780325763 Yes, I think we should continue to invest in Nuclear Power, but only when necessary. It has been proven that the usage of nuclear power has many benefits such as the invention of new technologies, reducing CO2 emissions, and saving lives in some cases. However, the testing of Nuclear Weapons should be limited as it can cause damage to our environment and atmosphere. I believe investment in Nuclear Power should be used only to improve our society without any harmful side effects. ]]> 2020-09-25 18:11:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780325763 10039870 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780326316 Yes, the US should ratify this treaty. Nuclear weapons have already shown their potential in destroying the lives of countless people when used. The more people with access to weapons like these, the higher the probability that another tragedy will be caused by impulse or display of power.]]> 2020-09-25 18:11:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780326316 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780327426 I agree with the drop of the nuclear bomb being unethical because there definitely could have been ways to stop the war instead of having to take extreme measures of killing millions.]]> 2020-09-25 18:11:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780327426 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780327542 Although I understand your reasoning, that is also the reasoning of every other country. If every country won't ratify it until all the other countries ratify it, then weapons and tensions will be built up until we could have another cold war because everybody wants to be protected from everybody else. If the US ratifies it, that might make other countries more open to ratifying it as well because they won't have to be prepared to defend against our nuclear weapons.]]> 2020-09-25 18:11:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780327542 00027751 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780329867 I disagree that we should not continue due to pollution, nuclear power uses far less fuel and as long as the fuel is properly disposed of, its environmental impact can be minimized. The only other options would be expensive and inefficient renewables, or fossil fuels which are much worse.]]> 2020-09-25 18:12:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780329867 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780333296 I completely agree! This event caused so much harm to innocent civilians and the environment. The war between the different countries should have been handled by political/military forces instead of killing hundreds of thousands of unsuspecting people.]]> 2020-09-25 18:13:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780333296 10036867 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780333578 I completely agree, this side of the story is not as often told about what good the bombs did for many prisoners of the axis forces and it so important and such a great point!]]> 2020-09-25 18:13:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780333578 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780333639 I agree with that; while it may not be the best long term resource it certainly is the best option right now.]]> 2020-09-25 18:13:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780333639 100398441 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780333925 I believe that we should continue to invest in nuclear power, but we shouldn't focus on it exclusively. The many risks of nuclear power have been identified, such as producing harmful and radioactive waste and causing accidents. However, it is also important to look on the contrary. Nuclear research has led us to have increased treatments in the medical field with radiation. In terms of nuclear power, it's a  reliable energy source and limits the amount of greenhouse gases entering our atmosphere. When handled with properly and ethically, nuclear power can show to be an effective energy system, but we will have to take small steps toward heavily focusing on nuclear power. ]]> 2020-09-25 18:13:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780333925 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780336622 Yes, the UN should ratify the treaty because nuclear weapons have caused nothing but harm since they were created, with the Hiroshima incident being a prime example. There is no ethical or logical reason to still have weapons in development.]]> 2020-09-25 18:14:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780336622 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780336831 That's an interesting perspective. I have never heard about it like that (unsurprisingly, because we want to feel justified in the destruction we caused), and it just goes to show how multi-faceted decisions are, especially concerning ethics.]]> 2020-09-25 18:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780336831 10040059 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780341369 I agree. This action should have been reserved as a last-resort. The Japanese military was not as powerful as the US or USSR so another military strategy could have been used to get Japan to surrender without harming innocent civilians.]]> 2020-09-25 18:15:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780341369 00064390 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780341702 However, if we sign the treaty and other countries don't sign it immediately and are not persuaded to, then we run into the issue of having no defense against the weapons. If we had a defense against the weapons that did not include nuclear weapons themselves, then I would 10/10 say the US should sign the treaty. Until then, no. ]]> 2020-09-25 18:15:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780341702 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780342671 I agree with your point about it being a necessary evil, but I still think it was unethical (which you said). It is true that the decision was thought out, and I agree that it was done with the right intentions (to force the Japanese to surrender before more American lives were lost). While the bombs themselves were extremely unethical, the other options were unrealistic and would also have caused lives to be lost (though likely in a much less horrific way and with less severe long-term effects). Still, I'd argue that the bombings were unethical solely because of their effects on buildings, people, and animals.]]> 2020-09-25 18:15:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780342671 10036867 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780342805 I think that we should invest in new innovative ways to use nuclear power, and focus more on the safe and positive uses, as well as limiting proliferation of the power to create a safer world. ]]> 2020-09-25 18:15:59 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780342805 100398441 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780346175 I think that the US should wait before they ratify the UN treaty of nuclear disarmament. While the effects of nuclear weapons are disastrous and can create harmful health effects when in contact with humans, we can not forsee the future. I am not saying that the US should always keep this mindset, it's just that we should always be careful and ready in the case of an event in the future targeted towards our country. However, I do hope that nuclear weapons will never be used again because of their harmful radioactive effects. ]]> 2020-09-25 18:16:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780346175 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780347141 While I agree that it would be difficult to mandate, there wouldn´t be much harm in the treaty being implemented]]> 2020-09-25 18:17:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780347141 10036867 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780347334 This is so true and such a good point! There are positives, but also we need to look at the other side when the world is innovating. ]]> 2020-09-25 18:17:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780347334 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780347547 While it is true that nuclear energy is cleaner than fossil fuels, it is not a clean energy source, nor is it renewable. In order to combat the existential threat that is global climate change we would have to take much bolder and more aggressive climate action. ]]> 2020-09-25 18:17:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780347547 10033119 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780347979 The US knew that Japan was unprepared for the attack and would be disadvantaged because of it, but that was the point. A war can only be won be disadvantaging your opponents; the costs of playing fair are too high to consider. ]]> 2020-09-25 18:17:13 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780347979 10036867 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780350487 Yes, the US needs to ratify the treaty so that other countries still holding on might do the same. Nuclear weapons are only good for the time of the war, and in all situations, when we look back on when they have been used, it ends up in mass casualties. There have been too many innocent lives lost in this terrible, unethical way. ]]> 2020-09-25 18:17:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780350487 00064390 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780351078 I like that]]> 2020-09-25 18:18:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780351078 10036867 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780358222 This is so true! In history, there have been so many of these instances where nuclear weapons are used as a display of power when countless people's lives are lost. ]]> 2020-09-25 18:19:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780358222 10039870 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780358346 I do agree with what you are saying but everyone being on the same playing field would be an unlikely reason for a country to sign this treaty because of the fear that some may continue to secretly store weapons.]]> 2020-09-25 18:19:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780358346 10033119 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780358774 Nuclear weapons are almost a necessary consequence of nuclear power.]]> 2020-09-25 18:20:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780358774 10033119 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780365807 The "all-or-nothingness" would be illusory. In reality, countries would secretly keep nuclear weapons out of paranoia. Nuclear disarmament would only serve to decrease transparency with respect to nuclear arms.]]> 2020-09-25 18:21:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780365807 10039870 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780365844 I agree with this. While nuclear power does have its obvious downsides, there have been many instances where it has been proven to be a beneficial resource.]]> 2020-09-25 18:21:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780365844 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780376608 In my opinion, using nuclear power would end up decreasing pollution in the long run, as it could be used as a replacement for burning fossil fuels (which produce immense amounts of carbon emissions). Also, as investment and research continue, there could be new technology discovered to make nuclear power safer in terms of radioactivity.]]> 2020-09-25 18:25:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780376608 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780384737 Yes, not that it matters because the UN has no way of enforcing any kind of penalty on the US for not doing so. Disarmament is a Security Council issue which the United States can veto.]]> 2020-09-25 18:27:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780384737 10039870 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780384871 I agree. Dropping bombs on citizens in general are unethical. Even with the counterargument that it was a necessary evil, why would Truman continue to drop the second bomb after seeing the aftermath of what happened in Hiroshima?]]> 2020-09-25 18:27:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780384871 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780392731 I agree, but it kind of sucks that what you're saying is true. Disarmament would be the ideal solution, but I agree that it isn't realistic for all countries to be honest about it.]]> 2020-09-25 18:29:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780392731 100398441 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780399348 I completely agree, as having one model for reactors can ultmately make nuclear power much safer. There have shown to be issues with many different kinds of reactors making training and overall safety complicated. This can lead to harmful accidents and disasters, which is not desired. Having one specific type of reactor/model will help with safety issues in general. ]]> 2020-09-25 18:31:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780399348 100398441 https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780422589 These are great points. I agree that it was unethical, but I am still not convinced that it was justifiable. It may have been justifiable for Truman and the creators of the bombs, but it ultimately caused countless Japanese lives to be taken. The US could have identified other ways in which the situation of the end of the war could have been handled. Unfortunately, we can not say for sure if other plans could have ended the war, but the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki remains a tragedy today and should have had less disastrous effects. ]]> 2020-09-25 18:38:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lrega/2cobidilankcwlka/wish/780422589