August 6th marks the dubious day in 1945 when America became the only power to use a nuclear bomb. This continues to spark controversy. There was a great deal of racial animus during the war with both sides holding disdainful views of the other. Using an area effect weapon that didn’t distinguish between civilians and military targets invites condemnation. The lack of military targets in Hiroshima and the dubious effectiveness of the ...
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