This is tough for me. I really feel we should stop producing weapons of mass destruction... we need to lessen and eventually eliminate weapons of mass destruction. I feel like a hypocrite though. I would honestly never give up my own personal weapons. Granted they are not weapons of mass destruction and I can focus on one person and take them down without risking anyone elses safety.
The thing about America "at least not being fantical terrorists about it...(possesion of nuclear weapons)", is that they aren't openly fanatical terrorists about it. If the boss says "Could you work this Saturday?", the power of authority, though not rattled in your face like a sabre, has influence that gives you pause, or makes you think twice about saying, "no". Difficult to deny the presence of the white elephant in the room. Especially when it's standing on your toe.
Doubt we'll see disarmament within our lifetimes. What I don't doubt is that more powerful weapons will be developed by the end of our lifetimes. Seems like an ultimately meaningless question.
LOL. I agree. I think we will certainly see more powerful weapons... however, the Treaty and the "symbolism" of non-proliferation (of any weapon) is what I'm really trying to question. Let me re-ask the question: What do you think about the proliferation of weapon technology?
@kailabreece the symbolism of throwing away your weapons means to me that people are finally willing to start trusting each other. That, to me is beautiful.
I've always figured that a heavily armed society is a sign that people in society don't trust each other. They are afraid and think they need to defend themselves.
But I don't think the solution is to throw away the weapons, instead remove the cause of why people feel they need guns in the first place.
This is tough for me. I really feel we should stop producing weapons of mass destruction... we need to lessen and eventually eliminate weapons of mass destruction. I feel like a hypocrite though. I would honestly never give up my own personal weapons. Granted they are not weapons of mass destruction and I can focus on one person and take them down without risking anyone elses safety.
UnschoolingEagle 1 year ago
The thing about America "at least not being fantical terrorists about it...(possesion of nuclear weapons)", is that they aren't openly fanatical terrorists about it. If the boss says "Could you work this Saturday?", the power of authority, though not rattled in your face like a sabre, has influence that gives you pause, or makes you think twice about saying, "no". Difficult to deny the presence of the white elephant in the room. Especially when it's standing on your toe.
RichardRoy2 1 year ago
Very true. We aren't "openly" terrorists... but then again it's all relative right... :)
kailabreece 1 year ago
Doubt we'll see disarmament within our lifetimes. What I don't doubt is that more powerful weapons will be developed by the end of our lifetimes. Seems like an ultimately meaningless question.
Mastikator 1 year ago
LOL. I agree. I think we will certainly see more powerful weapons... however, the Treaty and the "symbolism" of non-proliferation (of any weapon) is what I'm really trying to question. Let me re-ask the question: What do you think about the proliferation of weapon technology?
kailabreece 1 year ago
@kailabreece the symbolism of throwing away your weapons means to me that people are finally willing to start trusting each other. That, to me is beautiful.
I've always figured that a heavily armed society is a sign that people in society don't trust each other. They are afraid and think they need to defend themselves.
But I don't think the solution is to throw away the weapons, instead remove the cause of why people feel they need guns in the first place.
Mastikator 1 year ago
Very true. Great points.
kailabreece 1 year ago