no man or group has the right to initiate the use of physical force against others, however men have the right to use force in self-defense and against those who initiate it's use." Claims philosopher Ayn Rand.

The Japanese were seeking values (land, natural resources etc.) by means of physical force, and therefore, according to this philosophy which I whole heartily agree with, any method the United States government used, even destroying their enemy beyond rational purpose (as some believe was done) was justifiable.

They rightfully acted for their own safety, neither sacrificing themselves to Japan nor sacrificing Japan to themselves.

The United States bombed Hiroshima for their own rational self-interest, with the achievement of the their own safety as their highest moral purpose.

The reason for such behavior could be traced to their belief in Bushido, and ancient code of conduct that held ideals such as "die but never surrender." and "Accept death before dishonor."

The brutalities of war are unjustifiable.

I think that this is belived in most cases only because they did not live during the 40's, and did not experience the horrors that went on first hand.

The destruction of the two cities resulted from the belief that the nuclear option would both end the war and help organize peace.

It was insane for the US to compromise, for the enemy who is not afraid of loosing the thing you prize the most, in this case life, is the most dangerous of all.

Many americans today believe dropping the bomb was the wrong thing to do.

I can not differentiate between 500 bombers dropping their bombs, and one bomber dropping a more powerful bomb.

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Emperor Hirohito, Rand Japanese, Korea Vietnam, , Fat Nagasaki, means physical, surrender unconditionally, own safety, dropping bombs, physical force,
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