Do countries have a natural right to nuclear bombs?
366650
Look the thing that binds nuclear disarmament internationally is the Non-proliferation Treaty.  It's an agreement that allows for countries (even Iran) to engage in peaceful nuclear research for the purposes of nuclear power among other things.  It is also widely violated by Israel and by India (which was basically told in an agreement with the US that it could build as many nukes as it wanted).  \n\nNow, I'll give you the no country has the right to a nuke, but then the question goes to any nation seeking the bomb, "By what right can the US decide that India can build nukes but we cannot?"  And I'm not necessarily talking about Iran here.  Pakistan is pissed that India gets access to US nuclear technology but IT DOESN'T.  \n\nAnother problem is that once a country gets the bomb, like say North Korea, the US stops its Sabre rattling.  Iraq had to be invaded because Saddam could have been working on the bomb say the talking heads.  Well North Korea (hardly an improvement IMHO) did get the bomb and what happened?  Talks.  That sends a strong message to many a regime unfriendly to the US I think.  \n\nAs for if China adds another nuke, well, you really don't understand much about China's nuclear program.  They don't really have many nukes and have no real second strike capability, but if they were to turn their burgeoning economy and pour it into their nuclear inventory, and developed a second strike capability, they would be a much more serious threat to the US.
343311
NO CONDITION.\n\nI happen to live in Latin America, and I have studied American history for years and I wouldnt like the U.S. creating another Hiroshima, or another Nagasaki. Truth is that the U.S. thinks retaliation is all about extermination.\n\nIt's ignorance really.\nThe Cold War and the arms race would not have happened if the idea of nuclear bombs had not been introduced. The truth is that people are getting way too plain crazy nowadays and talking about all-out nuclear war as if it were nothing; as if it wasnt human lives that you were talking about.\n\nThere are so many people dying every single day of poverty, AIDS, and hunger, to name some. We dont need people dying because of some WMD hitting some less developed country. \n\nViolence will never be the answer, in my opinion. It's not the answer to terrorism, it's not the answer to anything. It's an oversimplified response people like to throw out in the air because it seems easier.\n\nIf you start using WMD's, where will it all stop? Where? \n\nYou cant wash away blood with some more blood.
125451
Nuclear or no nuclear, it is the right of any nation to determine their future and the way they wnat to be governed.
368891
I think he has no right to attack Iran because they want to use nuclear source.  If they did want  to have nuclear energy  and weapons their country should have the right to  defend themselves if it was ISRAEL that was doing this there would be no problem and they already have nuclear weapons at Iran.The weapons part  situation should be look over and watch put I believe that we should not have the right to  say you can not  have nuclear energy or weapons.To allow to defend themselves and they may be using it nuclear for power or energy that is what they are saying they are doing.The one thing that bothers me is that Israel can do these things and the other middle east country cannot that is not fair that is saying we can do it and you cannot.
113141
Why do the Americans think the world belongs to them. Who gave  America the right to have nukes and stop others from having them. USA is the only country to have used Nukes in war. \n\nUsa has no right to stop Iran from developing Nukes, like it had no rite to attack Iraq. Why does Isreal get to have nukes ? why doesnt Usa Attack Isreal?? Why does india get american help to develop nukes ?\n\nDude no country has the right to stop others from developing Nukes ... especially the country which has the largest depo of nukes themselves !
975156
It's about time the government practice what they preach. If they tell others they are not allowed Nuclear weapons then they should do the same. The U.K should set an example to the rest of the Nuclear powers by being the first to completely dis-arm.
691733
askwrites is an idiot.  In an ideal world that would work, but in an ideal world no one would make nuclear weapons to begin with. \n\nTrue the U.S. is the only country that used nuclear weapons, but do the research and the study. There were many lives saved on both sides by doing so.  An invasion of Japan would have cost millions of lives on both sides. Also, we did not know about the fall out from nuclear weapons was so bad. \n\nPersonally, I don't think any group should be able to build nuclear devices. That's one of the responsibilities of the U.N. I just wish that other countries would step up and do things about the injustices in the world other than the U.S.
353851
I agree wholeheartedly.  A theory has been stated by Nicholas von Hoffman, "Democracies are always in the right, the United States is a democracy, therefore the United States is always right.  Added to the syllogism is the belief that, since America is the best democracy, it is righter than other democracies."  (Von Hoffman is a Liberal American.)  Likewise, since America was the first to use the atomic bomb, it believes is owns the "rights" to it and energy of the such.  Personally, I think it is like we are halting the growth of a nation.  ALL human beings are allowed to progress, regardless of what the United States has to say about it.  *Of course, if Iran does indeed have intentions to build a bomb, I will eat my words.
603461
The US does not ban other countries from nuclear power if we know that the country will not use their power for evil use. Like nuking other countries for no reason.
108685
wrong cause all unprovoked nucleat attack is stupid.also nuclear weapons kill civilians and not military targets.
1014049
I totally agree with you. Why can the US have nuclear bombs and wmd and we do have them. Why cant other countries. Its none of our business. Read the constitution we are not to go to war with any other country unless that country attacks us. But what do we do we invade countries that have disputes with other countries and stick our big fat noses into everything. No wonder America is a HATED country.
633432
I think countries that do not mind spreading hate and violence should never have their finger on the bomb. that nations that do not mind wiping out their own people should not have the bomb. the people that do not mind mistreating their woman ..... get the point.
880890
England is entitled to its Nuclear program in my opinion because it was a part of the Great three in WWII.  I dislike Iran getting ahold of the nuke because of the numerous middle east wars and a country like that would not hesitate a first launch.
505595
I DONT AGREE WITH BOTH.BUT IRAN DOES HAVE A RIGHT TO ENRICH FUEL IF ONLY FOR CIVILLIAN PURPOSES.AND IF US WANTS TO OBJECT IT WHY DOESNT IT DESTROY ITS NUCLEAR WEAPONS FIRST AND THEN PREACH ABOUT NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION
473860
Morally, no nation has the right to impose it's will on another. \n\nMilitarily, the US has the power to make other nations do as it pleases. \n\nThroughout history, might has usually made right. However, there are usually consequences for enforcing one's will on another nation. In time, nations/empires that impose their will usually collapse because of weakened infrastructure, citizen apathy, and internal rebellion against tyranny. \n\nI'm really confused as to why we(the human race) have not worked to build a better world. I think we're trying, but there are so many man made obstacles in our way that prevent us from building the most human friendly world. \n\nI think we'll get there, or kill ourselves in the process. Keep working to make the world a better place is all I can say.
1100759
No one should have Neclear Weapons.  If one blew up anywhere in the world it would affect every country.  The world as we know it would be gone.  Dangerous, dangerous things.
658316
i guess Iran has a right to build nuclear reactors and also if needed nuclear bombs! if US & other western powers can possess it, then why should they maintain a double-standards in askinm other countries from not having it. They let India have it simply bcos it serves their foreign interets. Iran should go ahead with it! FYI, I am an Indian.