"To me, that's scary. I don't think anyone who has ever seen a nuclear explosion has ever not asked the question: 'My God, what have we done?'"
"Nuclear weapons are like automobiles. Ford doesn't put a new automobile out on the highway until they've gone through a lengthy test process, driving hundreds of thousands of miles."
The article reflects on a visit to the Nevada Test Site, 35 years after the first atomic bomb explosion. Officials emphasized that nuclear tests are crucial for ensuring the reliability of weapons, comparing the process to automobile testing. However, a veteran of nuclear testing shared a sobering perspective: no leader has witnessed a nuclear explosion, which raises ethical questions about the consequences of such weapons. The contrast between official pride and hidden fears highlights the complex nature of nuclear armament and disarmament debates today.
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