I don’t understand this whole philosophy in our country. For years we have held the mentality that if another developing country acquires nuclear technology then we have to stop them because they could pose a threat to us or our allies. I do understand wanting to protect your interests but ideals like this hold back the advancement of the human species as a whole.
Most recently, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said that we would do everything in our power to stop countries like North Korea and Iran from obtaining nuclear weaponry. So I know that those 2 countries are high on the US shit list but at least part of Iran really does want the technology for energy purposes and not for weaponry purposes (of course some people in teh military would for sure make a nuke or weapon of the sort just as we did). But, why is it our place to say who can have what and why?
We claim to be the police of the world, but if you had officers in your town who act the way the United States does to it’s neighbors, they would be fired and most likely held on trial.
Nuclear energy, when done correctly, is more safe and reliable than petroleum and coal. Our species NEEDS oil for future generations… not just for fuel, but for important products like plastics and life-saving healthcare devices. By not allowing a country like Iran to develop this technology (granted it should be monitored but not influenced), we are draining what little oil is left in teh world while making our country seem like a bunch of asses to that entire region.
Part of science and discovery is first learning how to make something and how it works, but then passing it on and making it better. What’s to say that one of these countries that we are not allowing to develop nuclear technologies might invent something that could save the planet from global warming or vastly improve the advancement of space exploration.
I just don’t understand. Our country is trying to run the world like a corporation that doesn’t even want any competition to pop up.
Again, I do understand the need for safety and protection especially if that is your job. But with the largest populations in teh world (like China and India) already possessing enough nukes to finish off the planet, don’t you think there are enough watchdogs in the world where the developing countries wouldn’t take it to the level that you claim they will? With the exception of the India/Pakistan conflict, only we (the United States) have used Nuclear technology in the most inappropriate way (killing civilians with no military value).
Plus, if a country like North Korea did develop nuclear weaponry and used it against a country like South Korea, both Russia and China would invade and/or blow NK off the map. I just think it’s foolish to prevent the advancement of technology just because you’re worried about someone else being allowed to sit at the big-boy’s table.