Frida: Can you believe it - over 500 nuclear tests have been conducted since 1945.
Satoru: Human stupidity can be amazing.
Ying: When will we stop?
Dmiritri: I suspect only when it's a necessity – not a choice.
Frida: God help us! At that point, it may be too late.

Nuclear Testing We ‘re a peace-loving nation determined to be strong. There’s no need to be upset if we convert megatons of rock into radioactive dust, demonstrating our freedom and independence will never be for gone. Other nations have detonated nuclear devices - why shouldn't we? All nations with atomic arsenals need to flex their muscles so neigh bors can see. We are proud of our techno- logy and political respect comes from money & military might. Even idiots understand anyone messing with us must pay an awe some price.
Pixxâkiû: Do you think the author believed this foolish rhetoric?
AR3X108 Who knows? Rhetoric often has a seductive power.
Pixxâkiû: Only a few people consistently cut through rhetoric with clear logic.
AR3X108 That statement sounds rather naive: isn't logic itself but another form of rhetoric?
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