As a military man who has given half a century of active Service, I say in all sincerity that the nuclear arms race has no military purpose. Wars cannot be fought with nuclear weapons. Their existence only adds to our perils because of the illusions which they have generated. There are powerful voices around the world who still give evidence to the old Roman precept-if you desire peace, prepare for war. This is absolute nuclear nonsense.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker argues nuclear weapons serve no military purpose and increase danger through illusion.
- In plain terms
- Nuclear weapons make us less safe and are useless in real war.
- What can you take from it?
- Reject the idea that preparing for war ensures peace.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can peace be secured without weapons?
- What illusions do weapons create?
Another view
The claim ignores potential deterrent value some strategists believe nuclear weapons provide.
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