The Pros And Cons Of Atomic Bombing

World War 2 was devastating for the entire world. Not only did many men give their lives for the fight, but millions of innocent people were slaughtered including the Japanese victims of the atomic bomb. Over 140,000 people died from the atomic bombings, and what seems to us as a victory, is a tragedy to thousands of families. The atomic bomb should not have been used against Japan in World War 2.
Our actions as a nation have scarred people for the rest of their lives. We are supposed to be seen as a nation of peace. One person who has been scarred for life is Hiroshi Sawachika. “When I stepped inside, I found the room filled with the smell that was quite similar to the smell of dried squid when it has been grilled. The smell was quite strong.

Many people believe that our nation was justified to bomb Japan because they bombed us first. However, by us retaliating, we in essence become the “bad” person ourselves. It’s like engaging in a fight. Someone decides to pull your hair. They may even punch, kick, slap, or harm you in any way, so you decide to hit back. Both people should be held accountable because you added fire to the flame. You should’ve been the bigger person. I understand that these were totally different circumstances because people died, but it doesn’t seem like the U.S. was held accountable. We celebrated the destruction of lives and didn’t seem to blink for a second. People should have looked into themselves and seen the struggle they had after their own nations bombing. “‘I still remember it; you don’t forget that stuff,’” said Gerald Barbosa, a gunman who was 17 at the time. “‘It never leaves you’” (Carignan). He relives this tragedy everyday of his life and can never truly escape it. At the time, people were hurting over this tragedy, but isn’t it the same tragedy that our nation was just about to send in return? Our elders should have thought about how it would be for these people. Yes, it’s true that their leaders are the ones that bombed us, but surely not every Japanese citizen agreed. They shouldn’t have been blamed for their leaders horrible

“But Bard continued to think about whether there was a better way to win the war against Japan. And on June 27, 1945, he wrote a memo for Sec. of War Henry Stimson that contained the results of his thinking. Stimson received the memo the following day.” (Ralph Bard). Ralph Bard was under secretary of the navy. He wasn’t quite sure that the atomic bomb was the way to go. He even sent leaders to leaders of the government. His suggestions were never brought to life, but if they were, maybe things could be different today. “During recent weeks I have also had the feeling very definitely that the Japanese government may be searching for some opportunity which they could use as a medium of surrender.” If we tried negotiating or simply talking to the Japanese government, there could have been no need of an atomic bomb. “Following the three-power conference emissaries from this country could contact representatives from Japan somewhere on the China Coast and make representations with regard to Russia's position and at the same time give them some information regarding the proposed use of atomic power, together with whatever assurances the President might care to make with regard to the Emperor of Japan and the treatment of the Japanese nation following unconditional surrender. It seems quite possible to me that this presents the opportunity which the Japanese are looking for.” (Ralph