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Nuking Japan was in proportion and in service to the United States' legitimate military objectives.
68 civilians died in pearl harbor.
140,000 died in Hiroshima.
I wouldn't call that in proportion.
I upvoted you because I vehemently disagree with your opinion. It's kind of skirting the line on being straight up evil