Special political interests have been lying to us about the effects of nuclear weapons. Nuclear war is much more survivable than presented in their false scenarios! Have a look at the effects of one of the most powerful warheads--warheads that will not be used, because much smaller yields are much more practical (costs, delivery, concealment, lack of extra effects with higher yields, etc.).
http://glasstone.blogspot.com/2009/11/groupthink-and-proliferation-why.htmlDeclassified effects of nuclear weapons and other threats: minimizing weapons effects on civilians Can Britain and America prevail over an alliance of Russia, China, Iran and North Korea in WWIII? American sanctions on Japan in 1940 led to Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941, so beware of the lessons of history Mr President, and get civil defense Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Evidence that inaccurate statements about weapons effects have historically caused increased threats to national security, instead of reducing them
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EFFECTS OF THE EXPLOSION OF A THERMO-NUCLEAR BOMB