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On this day 78 years ago, the so-called "stronghold of democracy and freedom" used a nuclear bomb against the peaceful residents of Hiroshima.

The explosion and its aftermath claimed tens of thousands of lives, leaving even more permanently disabled and disfigured.

This was far from the only, but undoubtedly the most horrific crime committed by the USA, with absolutely no necessity.

nobody 2y ago

A country at war is not “peaceful”.

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James A Lewis 2y ago

Certainly, if that was the whole story, yes. We can say that the Japanese state and military were far from peaceful while still condemning making an entire city including women and children a target. It's not a white washing of the Japanese but enough self-awareness to know when we've committed evil regardless of the instigation.

Luke Dashjr 2y ago

Hiroshima was largely anti-war