BaldrSkies on 26 January 2013
The doctrine of Mutually Assured Destruction is the greatest thing to happen to this planet. While it may sound utterly insane, thanks to nuclear weapons we have avoided major conflict and also the use of nuclear weapons since 1945. If nobody had nukes there for sure would have been a World War 3 by the 60s between the US and allies vs USSR and allies. The human costs would have been utterly horrendous. Major powers are extremely hesitant to face off due to nuclear weapons. As long as they don't fall into the hands of the utterly suicidal and insane, nukes are the greatest vessel of peace this planet has ever seen.
