Quote Originally Posted by William Treseder View Post
Ok. So would it have made the situation in Hiroshima or Afghanistan any better if the yanks had landed the bombs, and been modest or humble about it? It's like pullling teeth on here sometimes.
Yes, absolutely, any military action that kills civilians should be accompanied by genuine humble words.

Sometimes these horrible things need to be done, but we should acknowledge the true nature of what we have done, not pretend it's just glorious.

Someone (can't remember who, possibly de bono) suggested that the nuclear codes should be surgically inserted into a capsule next to the heart of an official who accompanied the President everywhere, and who carries a massive knife in a suitcase.
If the President wants to launch a nuclear attack, they must first be prepared to kill that person and get the code. this makes them acknowledge the reality of killing innocent civilians in their actions. If that was the case I would imagine that the accompanying fanfare would be a touch more muted.