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Is a nuclear attack on U.S. soil inevitable?
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Darth Fierce
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Date Posted:
6/3/02 10:32pm
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Is a nuclear attack on U.S. soil inevitable?
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Do you believe terrorists are close enough to acquiring nukes (if they haven't already) that there's little chance of them being stopped from attacking with them? Or is it still too difficult for them to smuggle them into the U.S.? Is the threat of suitcase nukes legit?
There's also growing concern that Pakistan's nukes could be hijacked by terrorists. And our own plants could certainly be targets.
It seems fatalistic to predict a nuclear attack, but considering the availability of the technology, the vast amount of resources terrorist groups have, and their obvious hatred, it almost seems like an inevitability at this point. Am I wrong, or will the U.S. take a major hit in the very foreseeable future?
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Kesel
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6/4/02 1:25am
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So far no one's been crazy enough to use a nuclear weapon since the bombings on Japan in WWII. Then again, these terrrorists aren't the most rational individuals either. I'd like to think not, but I can't be sure.
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Wylding
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6/4/02 1:28am
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Sad to say I think it's more than likely that they already have nukes. I remember a Newsweek article several years back saying how the Russians couldn't account for all of their nukes...it implied that they could have been stolen or sold by immoral generals.
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Valyn
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6/4/02 3:11am
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According to someone CNN interviewed--I forgot who he was--(a few weeks ago, if not a month ago), yes, nuclear war on American soil is inevitable. I think it's been said that people my age (I'm 19) will be sure to see a nuclear war during our lifetime.
The news is filled with pessimistic propaganda!  
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Darth Zane
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6/4/02 5:31am
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Well, if there is a Nuke attack, then it will be one of the only times that I'm glad to live in Bentonville, ARkansas, one of the most middle-of-knowhere towns in the world!
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Commander Antilles
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6/4/02 6:22am
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Given the state of the Russian security on nuclear weapons, it's very easy to imagine terrorists getting their hands on anything from weapons grade plutonium or uranium, which they can use to make a "dirty bomb" or proper nuclear weapon, or simply buy/steal one.
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tenorjedi
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I want to deny it, but yes it's most likely. NY, LA, or Wash DC the most likely targets. When presented a situation like this one can see why very few spoke out against the internment camps in WW2. Understand I'm not suggesting such a thing and do not condone it (most are US citizens just as loyal as you or I), but it's easier to understand their decision. I wonder how I'd feel if a nuclear attack actually took place. When presented with such a willingness to use nukes, would we stay so open minded and trusting, or would we as a nation become bigots? Also, how serious do you think we'd respond after such an attack? Would we go in full force to the Phillipines, Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, Sudan and others to rid them of all hostiles?
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CUBIE_HOLE
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6/4/02 8:24am
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Yes and no. If we continue to pursue those who wish to destroy us, then possibly not, but I do believe it will require much more aggression and extreme measures on our part.
It basically comes down to how down and dirty are we willing to get? The biggest thing against us is the fact that a lot of Middle Eastern countries either directly support terrorism or turn their heads and ignore it. These countries, IMHO, simply just don't care, because it doesn't directly effect them. I would be willing to bet anything that you would see a lot more 'help' from these countries if it came down to either they help us, or be destroyed. Because it's not really these 'countries' or the common person in said countries that are the problem, but instead, the leader(s) and people in power that are the problem. I think it would be very surprising at how quickly attitudes in the Middle East would change when such regimes are in danger of loosing their place of power and control.
However, it's still not easy to get nuclear weapons/materials, etc. Yes, these terrorists do have vast resources, but I just don't know. There are plenty of countries who have more resources than these terrorists, and yet it's still difficult for them acquire such weapons.
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JediTre11
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6/4/02 12:10pm
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Maybe not inevitable, but certainly possible. If large amounts of drugs can be brought in then why not a small nuclear weapon? The thing that scares me is the possiblility of getting one on a ship container. I don't know how swayed those reports were, but it does seem an ideal way to hit any major port.
As far as seeing an attack in our lifetime...they've been saying that since the beginning of the Cold War. Thats just propaganda to get the younger generations interested.
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CheeseyWanKenobi
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6/4/02 2:29pm
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It is a question of when, not if, it will happen.
NY, LA, and DC were mentioned as targets, but I would not rule out Norfolk, VA. It is the largest military installation on the East Coast; I would choose Norfolk in order to hamper reactionary military response. It just makes sense.
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tenorjedi
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6/4/02 2:58pm
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The man proclaiming a new wave of attacks are about to be unleashed said buildings and civilians were the targets. So according to him military targets are not a concern, which would follow suit of what is happening in Israel. What is it with terrorists? They'll happily kill innocent civilians but are afraid of engaging or attacking military forces? Despite what Bill Mahr thinks, it's cowardly when you attack the unarmed and defenseless. Wether the attacker dies or not only speaks to their intelligence and ability, not bravery.
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Lord_Fett
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I think that the threat of a nuclear strike on U.S. is now more likely to happen than in the days of the Cold War.
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DarthTunick
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Date Posted:
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i'm scared to death that if there is another terrorist attack, it's going to be here in Los Angeles. 
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Lieutenant Tschel
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ugh, I live just a bit away from Vandenberg Air Force Base, if it was to be hit by a nuke I'd be far enough not to be killed in the blast, but close enough to get some horrible radiation poisoning and die and agonized death.
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Admiral_Thrawn60
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6/4/02 10:11pm
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The thought of a nuclear attack on US soil is just so overwhelming it doesn't seem possible, but facts don't lie, and the facts are that they are terrifying easy to get.
Tunick - I doubt LA would be the target. I think NYC or DC would be the primary targets.
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Anakin2001
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6/4/02 10:18pm
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I agree with you Admiral. What makes it so terrifying for me is that I live in NYC and I have no options to relocate.
Besides I rather go quickly than die slowly of radiation exposure like in "The Day After".
Too bad we couldn't nuke them before they do it to us.
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