What are the likely consequences? What should other nations do if one nation, having no choice, really does it?
2007-10-09 15:48:42 · 10 answers · asked by Dolphin-Bird Lover8-88 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Yes.
Nuclear weapons, even in sub kiloton yields will create plenty of radiation. It seems that neocons seem quite short on real science. Fission bombs create about 30% of their energy towards radiation, while fusion bombs are like 2% radiation. The effect of a bomb is kind of like a very loud sonic boom and an earthquake. Contrary to what movies may make you believe, the result is not mutant survivors, but survivors with lifespans shortened by cancer.
On the politicial scale, it gives 3rd world nations an INCENTIVE, not a deterrent to get nukes. Why? Because they will note that the only way to deter the US is to have nukes themselves. True, they will be blown up to pieces if they use what few bombs they get, but they can still inflict considerable damage, especially if several nations pool in their technologies. It could usher a new Cold War, where the Third World attempts to deter the US. Another danger with the proliferation of nukes if it terrorists can get their hands on the materials.
On in all, yes, using a nuclear weapon, espeically when the US enjoys such a large superiority of nukes is stupid. It is interesting to note that the US gains the most from a nuclear weapon free world, because it's conventional forces have such an overwhelming advantage in firepower, that nukes are a deterrent for the US military!
2007-10-09 15:59:50 · answer #1 · answered by ch_ris_l 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is the height of man's stupidity. However, these days it has become a necessary evil to have nuclear weapons.
2007-10-09 15:58:09 · answer #2 · answered by WestTex Kid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nuclear weapons if used is dangerous to humanity because of its effect on the environment. Whoever uses nuclear arms is inutile and destined to the extinction of man.
2007-10-09 15:52:39 · answer #3 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
the nuclear submarine insures Mutual Assured Destruction
2007-10-09 15:56:34 · answer #4 · answered by Will 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right now i would say,The worlds nuclear weapons are like domino`s,if you knock the right one over they all may fall.
2007-10-10 02:54:06 · answer #5 · answered by Zombie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not? Capitol Punishment is the height of ignorance & stupidity- & IT certainly hasn't changed anything. -Why should Countries blowing themselves UP from thousands of miles away- be any different??! The bottom line IS; we ALWAYS have "Choices". It's just up to US- to decide HOW we're going to USE them...
2007-10-09 15:57:32 · answer #6 · answered by Joseph, II 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's stupid not to use them. You build them, you paid for them. You are at war and have the means to win it and you don't use it? Dumb, dumb, dumb. If you at war, you should use nuclear, biological and chemical weapons until you kill your enemy. If you don't have the stomach for it, don't go to war in the first place.
2007-10-09 17:06:34 · answer #7 · answered by Rockford 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
The consequences = The End.
That's why it is *IMPERITIVE* to stop the Iranian regime dead in their tracks ASAP.
2007-10-09 15:58:04 · answer #8 · answered by ~Celtic~Saltire~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well yes! It is one of the dumbest things humans ever thought of-plain evil
2007-10-09 15:51:54 · answer #9 · answered by sally sue 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It will be done and if do not act soon Iran will be the country that uses it.
2007-10-09 15:52:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋