The bombings were not necessary. Historical studies proved Japan was ready to surrender, and to sign a deal. Hiroshima and Nagasaki were one of the most bloody and unnecessary slaughters ever. I've read lots of stories about it, and even posted a link about it once (it's on the chernobil thread), and it has always made me sick to my stomach.

I have a 1947 magazine I bought for about 2 dollars some time ago, on the cover it has a woman dressed in white, she has wings and has the word "pax" (peace in latin) writen on her, and she striped to a bomb being thrown. And it says "only when the last human being is killed, then we'll achieve true peace". As you all know, from my "insane liberal anarchist talks" on this thread, I don't agree with that, but unfortunally that's how many people see it.

OK enough, I've said I'd never post here again.