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Originally posted by Surfacing
i just wanted to know why you agree
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The biggest problem that I see is that we haven't really established what we are arguing about. I haven't really "agreed" with anything, and you've read more into my position with respect to this news item than is there.
I am completely against the tactical use of nuclear weapons; I am completely against the defensive use of nuclear weapons in response to a non-nuclear attack. I haven't thought through the appropriate response to being attacked with nuclear weapons, and I guess I'd prefer not to think about it. Possessing nuclear weapons is not something I'm happy about, but neither do I believe in unilateral disarmament.
I want to personally apologize to you for getting pissy with you, Surfacing. I come to the forums for the friendly banter and sense of community, and while I sometimes get drawn into these controversial topics, I never really feel good about it afterwards. I avoided this topic at first, knowing that joining in could lead to no good, but alas, I lost my self-control.
Anyway, thank you for understanding that I just don't want to talk about this anymore; perhaps we can pick up with another conversation in a more friendly manner.