From the presentation on the ending of World War II, there were many things to take away. However, it’s these three tech advancements that are of the utmost importance; because they ended the war. The B17 flying fortress, Little boy, and Fat man bombs are those three advancements. The US used these weapons to push Japan to surrender and end the war. A warning was first issued, then the first bomb was dropped. Japan had no intention of backing down, therefore the US dropped another atomic bomb and the war became a done deal.
When it comes to power and greed everything ethical becomes foggy, and fear begins to blind values. In the context of WWII, some leaders wanted safety but most were hungry for power. They succumbed to fear rather than standing up for the values that were the “bases” of their nations. Today our nation’s leaders; in specific US and Hawaiʻi; could and should be harsher on the stay at home act regarding COVID-19. Whenever there is an opportunity to move those who are in their way whether it be on the Mauna or in Nalo they have no problem taking them to Jail. However, in the midst of a pandemic where people are putting strangers in lethal danger, these same leaders look the other way. In connection with our Kahiau project, the aftermath of the war continues to pollute our oceans and atmospheres. The weapons and technology developed are still being mass-produced using the same underdeveloped forms of fuel that deplete our O-zone layer.
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