Is it ethical to create and harbor weapons of mass destruction?

No, it’s not because weapons of mass destruction harm not only people, but ecological systems as well. Mass destruction is also brought down on innocent civilians which I don’t think is right. Wars should be fought between militaries, not a military and children, workers, the elderly, etc. During WWII when America dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Japanese were able to be defeated sooner, but innocent people were killed and/or irrevocably damaged. Nuclear bombs bring about an absolute destruction that can go on for years because of radioactive fallout. The presentation in class on weapons of mass destruction showed Japanese people severely disfigured by burns from the bombs. Exposure to radiation can cause cancer and radiation poisoning. This can make areas uninhabitable for decades which has a profound effect on humans and other living creatures. Harboring and creating weapons of mass destruction also builds tension between countries. For example, everyone, especially Israel, is uneasy of Iran building its nuclear weapons program. Efforts are being made by many countries to dispose of weapons of mass destruction which is how I think things should be. The devastation caused by weapons of mass destruction can make victory seem fleeting.