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Originally Posted by Dread Knot
I think the best arguement against the idea that dropping the atomic bomb on 'test' area to impress the Japanese into surrender was the fact that the Japanese generals dispatched to Hiroshima to inspect the post attack damage actually denied the fact that it was an atomic bomb which had destroyed the city, and cited the claims the Americans had such a weapon as 'propaganda'. Luckily, for the Japanese, the Emperor finally grew a backbone and decided to stand and speak against this militaristic nonsense. Even then some generals attemped a half-hearted kidnapping coup which happily was foiled.
A mindset like that belongs in the dustbin of history.
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As long as the history of that mentality is not forgotten.
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A legislative act contrary to the Constitution is not law.
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