Saturday, August 15, 2009

I remember celebrating VJ day this year. Only because I live in the stated of RI and this tiny stated is able to recognize this day as a holiday. One of the few holidays recognized by the good state of RI and HA. I laughed that one of histories greatest tragedy and highest achievement was gained by the deaths over 90,000 people. I say achievement not to be sadistic but to mention that the awesome power of 2 bomb was able to end a years long war that claimed the lives of millions. In a utilitarian standpoint eradicating 90,000 to save millions is a better alternative than continuing years worth of unnecessary bloodshed. I say tragedy because presently a country's claim to global power and recognition is decided but owning at least one of those bombs.


1 comment:

Tinacho Chitongo said...

its been reported that the Japanese were on the verge of defeat though. They were not threatening millions of lives. The bombings were a show of excessive force, a disproportionate measure to scare the Russians in the war that was about to ensue, the Cold war..