The Discontinuation of Nuclear Weaponry Creation

As Thomas Jefferson once stated, “The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only object of good government”. Have political leaders thrown aside this advice in their pursuit of nuclear arms proliferation? Since 1945, many world leaders have established forms of defense known as nuclear weapons that have the technology and capability to completely annihilate designated regions of the earth. Originally a plan for defense, the creation of nuclear arms has primarily turned into a show of military strength and superiority with little regard towards the preservation of innocent lives, as seen in Japan during World War 2. Although international legislation has been introduced to restrict nuclear arms proliferation, the success of this legislation lies within the transparency and willingness of governments to verify their claims of non-proliferation; transparency that does not exist. Along with this political measure in ending nuclear weapon proliferation is military intervention, trade embargoes, and sanctions. While these measures have yet to create a long-lasting, extremely effective end to nuclear weapon proliferation, resistance to the practice is not futile and are steps in the right direction. On grounds of moral issues and the preservation of innocent human lives, the governments of the world should continue their progress in ending nuclear weapon development by passing legislation, international peace talks, and various other peaceful methods.
The history of nuclear weapons dates back 70 years and continues to be a pivotal military factor today. During World War 2, the US suspected Germany of developing a weapon of mass destruction through nuclear technology. In response to this danger, t...

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...s how the US has and continues to prevent enemy nuclear agression. I can use the information in this book to reveal the actual reasons for nuclear proliferation and to support my view on the topic.
Watts, Carl. "Join Academia.edu" Arms Race. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Feb. 2014.
This article gives an in depth history of nuclear weapons, primarily from the Second World War. I can use this information to give my audience an understanding of the importance of nuclear weapons and its basic history.
Yusuf, Moeed. "Predicting Proliferation: The History of the Future of Nuclear Weapons" The Brookings Institution. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Feb. 2014.
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