Poll: Would it be right to fight back in a Nuclear War senerio?

[Silva]

The WORLD is more important. Sorry, but pragmatism is a *****. The question of this topic is whether it would be the right thing to do or not. And it ain't. I rather lose than win and live in a nuclear wasteland.

qft. I do not want vindictiveness to spell the end of humanity.

I'll drink to that. Agreed.

Once again I am amazed, appalled, and in a state of disbelief in what others are saying here, that they'd do it. Are they serious? And if so, in what condition is their sanity?

 

[tsb247]

If nukes are launched at America, then we've already failed in the primary mission of nuclear deterrence. Therefore, regardless of whether or not it's wrong, the secondary mission must be carried out. A swift, devastating, retaliatory strike. I'm a Missile Technician, so I work with Trident II missiles and if need be, take part in the launch. It's something I hope to the gods I never have to do, but if ordered, I will do it.

Isn't the Trident II designed to be fired from an Ohio class submarine?

Yes

Wow... Not many people can claim to work with nuclear missiles for a living. I hope you never have take part in a real launch (although I'm sure they drill you to death). Although firing a missile from the safety of a submarine a few hundred meters below the waves is the way to go. There is almost no fear of retaliation in a sub.

Drawback is there would be no point to going home after the launch. Pretty much everything I know would be gone.

Yeah, that would definately be a big minus sign on your (our) end, however, the firepower contained within single Ohio class sub is a scary prospect for whoever is on the recieving end of the strike. Hence, M.A.D.

 

[furnatic]

Yeah, that would definately be a big minus sign on your (our) end, however, the firepower contained within single Ohio class sub is a scary prospect for whoever is on the recieving end of the strike. Hence, M.A.D.

Yep, not to mention the sheer fact we could park right off the coast of say, China and not be detected, it's a bit plus to nuclear deterrence. Walk softly, but carry a big stick is at work there.

 

[Azraellod]

why wait for them?

nah, not really. i probably would fire a retaliatory strike if they fired first, although it would have to be certain that they had fired. otherwise, I've just wiped out both their country, and assuming they have the same mindset as me, ours as well, since they would return fire and we would die.