We Must Disarm

Will The Threat Ever Disappear?

Many persons feel that the dream of a world without nuclear weapons is just that--a childish and unrealistic dream. Especially with the recent ratcheting up of tensions between the United States, NATO, and Russia, this dream appears to be even more illusionary. It would seem, however, that the alternatives are not true alternatives at all. There appears to be only one way to have the children of tomorrow to be free of the threat of nuclear holocaust, and that is to be free of nuclear weapons. Somehow, some way, men of goodwill must discover a way.

The Nuclear Age and the resulting proliferation of weapons of mass destruction is part of the world’s history that undeniably changed the path of society forever. A review of the chronological story of nuclear growth provides much insight into how proliferation of these weapons took place, as well as the state of world affairs and balance of power. The United States led, and many others were to follow. As a neutral bystander, the history of the nuclear weapons program, its science, and proliferation is fascinating. As one of the billions of citizens inhabiting this earth though, the history of the Nuclear Age is both terrifying and totally insane. It is hoped that a sobering glimpse into the destructive capability of the enormous stockpile of weapons may cause us to wisely assess our future. This is the only way out.





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