Was The Bombing of Hiroshima Necessary?

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Originally Posted by Feuer Frei!

I'll make sure I don't ever post any WW2 matters, where either the US or Germany are involved, that way I can't be considered a European Circle Jerk, or people insinuating that i am a US hater or that i deliberately post these topics to stir up people's feelings.

Some of the responses here reminded me why more often than not any kind of discussion about a historical topic is a pointless exercise.

Since we Europeans are 2nd class members (at least some here seem to think so), just make sure to show reverence and compassion for the US and its people on December 7th, September the 11th, July the 4th, June the 6th, July the 21st and whatever important date there may be.

In regards to some of the posts:
IMHO, discussions like this are not there to change minds. Often they are being posted to gain access to new or more views and opinions from a lot of sources and very often knowledgeable people. Where else would one ask a question like that, but in an environment (Forum) where one is comfortable and know that there are a lot of people with some views and insight into the topic in question.

(Even Tribesman stayed on topic.. Props for that. At least I think he did.. )

The same question was asked before, but really.. is that so bad that it came up again?
But guess what, next year it is bound to be posted again. One of the obvious reasons are new members who weren't here when it came down this time around. One solution would be that the mods could post a list with "Forbidden Topics" if this is so offensive and to avoid further occurrences.