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The atomic bomb was a terrible tragedy visited upon a civilian population consisting on non-combatants, women and children. These people would not have fought our troops as their soldiers would have.
The bombing did force some members of the Emporer's cabinet to realize the hopelessness of continuing to fight eventhough many members of the military leadership wanted to fight to the end in the Bushido tradition.
Whether it was ultimately a good thing or a bad thing is for others to decide as cases can be made for both results.
However, the bombing was a racist act by our government which had a long tradition of not respecting the rights of asian citizens....immigration blocks, internment camps, poll taxes, intermarriage prohibitions, etc. Our government would have never used the bomb on the Germans if they had stayed in the war.
Sad, sad, very sad. I have been to Nagasaki and Hiroshima as I lived in Japan for several years. The people are among the kindest, friendliest, and most respectful I have met in my life. I found their attitudes amazing that they weren't hostile, angry and bitter over their experiences.
I have learned many lessons about life from these fine folks. They have my respect and the bombing was a sad and racist act.
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