"Bunkers are, in fact, not a tool to survive a nuclear war, but a tool to allow a population to psychologically endure the possibility of a nuclear war," explained Alicia Sanders-Zakre of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. This statement underscores how bomb shelters serve not as practical survival mechanisms but as psychological crutches for those facing fears of nuclear threats.
Radiation after a nuclear bomb detonation is a 'uniquely horrific aspect of nuclear weapons.' Survivors face long-lasting health effects, demonstrating that bunkers cannot shield individuals from the complete devastation that follows an atomic strike, including societal collapse.
Ultimately, the only solution to protect populations from nuclear war is to eliminate nuclear weapons," stressing the importance of addressing the root cause rather than relying on temporary fixes like bomb shelters.
Sam Lair noted that even if a nuclear exchange is perhaps more survivable than many people think, the aftermath will be uglier than many people think as well, implying that bunkers might instill a false sense of security.
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