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The speaker also reflects on the difficulty in providing a definitive answer to whether the bombing was justified. "There isn't a good answer to this question," they acknowledge, emphasizing the complexity of moral judgment in wartime. This candid stance invites a deeper consideration of the ethical trade-offs involved in ending a brutal war with unparalleled destruction.
The Cinematic and Moral Reflection of Oppenheimer
A poignant moment is described from a film scene depicting J. Robert Oppenheimer, the scientist behind the Manhattan Project. After the successful detonation, Oppenheimer is shown delivering a patriotic speech to workers waving American flags, celebrating the victory and the ending of the war.