[Tyrien]

Originally Posted by girlgamer1984

Really? Then how come you asked me for proof when this was in the news every where when the war intensified in Afg?

If it's such common knowledge why is it so hard to post a link from CBC, NBC, BBC, MSNBC, FOX, or another popular news organization?

Originally Posted by Ronin4hire

Oh? I didn't mean to offend you by that. I was merely trying to imply the type of mindset America had at the time. I believe the term "yellow" comes straight from McArthurs mouth... not that he should be vilified for it. This sort of racism was normal at the time.

Also, you act as though Japan would've never surrendered. As I said before, if American lives were more important than unconditional surrender then there would've been no need to drop the a-bombs as Japan couldn't have taken much more punishment from continued isolation. The Soviets would've invaded in the end anyway... however that is the LAST thing that the US wanted to happen.

I also think you misunderstand my perception of the dropping of the atomic bombs. To me it's just history. Unlike people such as yourself or Tenchu, I hold no emotional investment in history because it can't be changed, and to dwell on it is futile. The Americans had their own pragmatic reasons for dropping the bomb yes, however to say that the Americans did it because it was "the only option" which was forced upon them and which they carried out reluctantly, is wishful thinking.

It's no more than history to me. However I wasn't the one who brought it into the argument to begin with. Therefore I'll argue it.

It was a horrible event but it's said and done now, can't be changed.

You didn't "offend" me per say either, however I do feel what you said was slightly discriminatory. Possibly the US government's mindset at the time. However you speak of it like everyone in the population was all for that happening.

In reality US citizens have little to no choice about what the Military does. It's not fair to speak of the US Military's actions like every citizen, or the majority of the population is in agreement with it.