The Atomic Bomb: The Threats To The World
Albert Einstein once said, “I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones[,]”(Brainyquote). Given that Albert Einstein worked on the Manhattan Project he knew what he was saying. Especially since he knew the destructive force of the weapon he helped create. Although it was not the first, the atomic bomb was a weapon that the world had never seen before. With the ability to wipe out an area in seconds and leave that said area in shambles for years later. This power gave the atomic bomb the title of a weapon of mass destruction. Even though they are one of the newest threats to the world; weapons of mass destruction are the most dangerous and versatile weapons. With many types
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From the everyday grenade to the well-guarded nuclear warheads in silos across the country. The reason the threat is so great is the access to these weapons that a person can obtain. Granted for a person to obtain a bomb or mine is not impossible just highly illegal. Also, for a person to obtain a missile with nuclear capabilities takes high-level clearance in the military. With tight security over every mass destruction weapon; it is hard for a single person to obtain these weapons in the United States. Also along with the restrictions of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty a treaty that is against certain countries from producing and obtaining nuclear warheads. Although this is the case, it is not unlikely for it not to happen. Yet there is still discrepancy over the treaty and how it will protect due to one event could set off a chain reaction. For example: over the past months, North Korea has been saying that they will obtain nuclear missile technology. With this country obtaining power it gives leeriness to the world. Within the coming years, it makes the threat of a lashing out between countries more likely to happen. Once a lashing out between countries comes into play then there is a possibility that the consequences of the actions that follows could wipe out many things that we hold near and dear to our hearts. Referring back to Einstein’s quote, “World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones
From the everyday grenade to the well-guarded nuclear warheads in silos across the country. The reason the threat is so great is the access to these weapons that a person can obtain. Granted for a person to obtain a bomb or mine is not impossible just highly illegal. Also, for a person to obtain a missile with nuclear capabilities takes high-level clearance in the military. With tight security over every mass destruction weapon; it is hard for a single person to obtain these weapons in the United States. Also along with the restrictions of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty a treaty that is against certain countries from producing and obtaining nuclear warheads. Although this is the case, it is not unlikely for it not to happen. Yet there is still discrepancy over the treaty and how it will protect due to one event could set off a chain reaction. For example: over the past months, North Korea has been saying that they will obtain nuclear missile technology. With this country obtaining power it gives leeriness to the world. Within the coming years, it makes the threat of a lashing out between countries more likely to happen. Once a lashing out between countries comes into play then there is a possibility that the consequences of the actions that follows could wipe out many things that we hold near and dear to our hearts. Referring back to Einstein’s quote, “World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones