Which Future will we choose?by: jamessSun Dec 09, 2007 at 22:44:18 PM EST |
Some say Nuclear Weapons keep us safe. They are one reason why America is feared the world over, no doubt.
Here's the one question that few Leaders ever dare to ask: When is Enough ... Enough? Just how many BBs does the USA have anyways?
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Well if you watched that demo, you might agree --
Yes, that's a disturbing display of power! Further it's a very unfortunate result of a History based on Fear and Hate ... America may be "the Greatest Nation on Earth" -- In a Democracy we should be able to Choose our common Future -- Funny I don't remember choosing that kind of Investment in unspeakable Raw Power? I think we owe much of this "overkill" legacy to President Reagan's battle against the "Evil Empire", in the 80's. Funny again how the Peoples of both USA and Russia have a different Opinion when asked: Dec 3, 2007 US and Russian Publics Strongly Support Steps to Reduce and Eliminate Nuclear Weapons A new poll, conducted in the United States and Russia, finds robust support for a series of cooperative steps to reduce nuclear dangers and move toward the global elimination of nuclear weapons. http://theseoultimes.com/ST/?u... Way to Go Barack, this may be one place where working with fellow Republicans may actually accomplish a progressive goal. I hope so. John Edwards has been speaking out too, strongly in favor of Halting the Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, both in Debates (in which Moderators ignore his statements), and on the Campaign Trail, where the People seem quite interested, in what he's saying: Halting the Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NH) Nov 5, 2007
http://johnedwards.com/nh/vide... It's not that Edwards would be "soft on the Terrorist threat" either -- He realizes the danger they pose, which is all the more reason that "loose nukes" within the borders of our Allies, must be brought under stricter control. Allies like Pakistan which Edwards discussed, in that clip -- they need controls, and inspections, too.
Pace University, New York, NY John Edwards: It's important to note that CITO is not a panacea, nor will it be perfect. But it would represent the first step in a new direction. As President John F. Kennedy observed when he signed the treaty that first limited the testing of nuclear weapons, we must begin with the common recognition of a common danger. President Kennedy said then, "A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step." Today, this new anti-terrorism organization would be such a first step. http://johnedwards.com/issues/... Tough, Smart, Targeted! Don't you love it when Politicians address the real problem? I certainly do. Here Edwards suggests that "wasteful Military program" will be subjected to the same Funding scrutiny that the average local governments must go through to balance their Budgets. NO More Neocon "free rides" in an Edwards Administration! Iowans for Sensible Priorities - A Message from John Edwards Every day, school boards across America go over their budgets, line by line, and make hard choices. Isn't it time we asked the Pentagon to do the same thing? http://johnedwards.com/iowa/pr... Once again I raise the Question: When is Enough ... Enough? Is 150,000 Nukes really necessary when it would take only a 100 or so to destroy any Nation on Earth? And What a waste of resources too -- for what?
Wouldn't it be better, if we were the respected Statesman on the World Stage, and began to turn this MAD untenable Agenda around, like JFK initially started? That seems to be among John Edwards goals. He trusts in Human Potential, and the strength of Humanity and "Sensible Priorities" to solve most any problem. John Edwards: Finally, for the sake of our own security and to assure a safer world for our grandchildren, I believe America must lead a global effort to eliminate nuclear weapons. As a first step, we must lead by example. No more nuclear tests. No more nuclear weapons development. We should cut our own nuclear arsenal - which could save us billions of dollars per year. Then, we must begin a far-reaching, international diplomatic effort to end proliferation and, over time, dismantle this grave threat to the peace and security of the world. http://johnedwards.com/iowa/pr... I for one, do not want to live in a world dominated by Fear and Hate ... (and Media-enabled Mushroom Clouds) Hope and Hard Work are really a much more Human Goals to strive for in our lifetimes. They are much more achievable too -- or at least much more worth achieving. If the last 7 seven have taught us anything, it's that living by the constant drumbeat of Irrational Fear, is well, really no way to accomplish anything of lasting significance. All Fear gets you, is more Fear itself. (to misquote FDR) Thanks for your time and consideration. |