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    cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki with newly developed‚ top secret atomic bombs. In the many years following this event‚ arguments have transpired as to whether this action was ethical‚ and whether it was really necessary to end World War II quickly. However‚ due to the wartime situation and Japan’s extreme cruelty‚ the United States were predominantly justified in their decision to drop the atomic bombs. Dropping the atomic bombs in Japan was a strategic method to finish the Second World War‚ and to

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    Composition II “You Have Atomic Bombs‚ but We Have Suicide Bombers” In Rohde’s article we learn of his experience as a hostage in Afghanistan and Pakistan. He explains the Islamic cultures and values‚ but shows us his view on them. Their cultures have some similarities‚ but more differences. We both have religions‚ but Americans approach their religion differently and less violently. America’s whole reality and country differs greatly from the Taliban’s society. The Taliban’s reality differs

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    terrorism people use torture. Terrorism is claimed to pose such an extreme threat that the prohibition against torture cannot be maintained‚ we are involved in a new kind of war in which the ordinary moral constraints cannot apply Read the ticking bomb scenario “Suppose a fanatic‚ perfectly willing to die rather than collaborate in the thwarting of his own scheme‚ has set a hidden nuclear device to explode in the heart of Paris. There is no time to evacuate the innocent people or even the moveable

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    knew that dropping the bomb was a crucial piece to finish off the war. Because if they weren’t they would know that in result that it would end in a Japanese victory. The Americans dropped the bomb to finish the war and thus was necessary as a means to win‚ but the consequences were extreme. Looking past the consequences in the Japanese defense it led to thousands of their people dying to a fiery inferno. President Truman was the one that made the decision to drop the bomb‚ and the first citation

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    After the Bomb

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    ------------------------------------------------- Extension1 After the Bomb Creative: ------------------------------------------------- As soon as I opened the door the stench of overcooked vegetables‚ overuse of hand sanitizers and urine overwhelms me. Most assume that I would be used to the smell by now‚ but one thing I can never adjust to is the odor of a nursing home. I check in at the front desk and make my way to room 108‚ to see my beloved father. Hearing the sound of the old wooden door

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    Was the U.S justified in their Decision to Drop the Atomic Bomb? Before WWII‚ the United States strongly supported the idea of Isolationism‚ meaning they did not want to be involved in wars. As the time passed the United States found them turning away from neutrality by providing armed weapons to other nations. When other countries could not afford to buy products‚ the U.S could not afford to lose business‚ so they came up with a Lend-Lease Act and Cash and Carry. Both selling and lending items

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    Dropping of the Atomic Bomb “On August 16‚ 1945‚ Enola Gray‚ a U.S. bomber‚ dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima‚ Japan‚ and three days later‚ a second atomic bomb destroyed the city of Nagasaki” (Hiroshima and Nagasaki). Many people argue whether or not these bombings were ethical and legal. The U.S. killed innocent people in order to “break the morale” of the Japanese population. The U.S. also broke many of the statements in the “Just War” doctrine. Theses bombings caused many people to face harmful

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    box that was shaping the world. The Enola Gay prepared to drop the bomb that president Truman hoped would end the war. We listened as the plane approached the target site. A city of over 100‚000 people. They would hear the bombers approaching and prepare for an attack -- hiding under desks or crouching in basements as they had been taught -- but there was no hiding from this one. As our lead scientist said when we tested the bomb‚ "Now I am become Death‚ the destroyer of worlds.” The countdown began

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    Zinn, Howard. the Bomb.

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    Kyle Freund History 1302 TTH 10-11:20 11/28/12 Zinn‚ Howard. The Bomb. Pollen: City Light Books‚ 2010. Call No. 940.54’2521954 The Bomb gives a unique insight on the bombing of Hiroshima and Royan from the perspective of an air force bombardier World War II veteran Howard Zinn. This two-part book includes Zinn’s essay over the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Zinn’s experiences of the bombing over the town of Royan. Although this book may be a quick read‚ it is an influential and inspiring

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    Time Bomb In the United States about every other marriage ends in divorce these days. The reasons are varied‚ but what matters more are those directly affected‚ the children. Fifty percent will witness their parents’ divorce before they are adults and one of ten of those children will see it a second or even third time. We know the nature of divorce can be an ugly mess for everyone involved‚ but who speaks for the little guy? Most times adults will control the situation whether it is moving to

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