I recognizes that the lack of editor is one of the downsides of blogging. But at its best, I have the advantages of some community editing this way. I appreciate the thoughtful feedback.

If I’m right in my assumption, I agree. However, I thought the illustration of including three modern day events takes away from the piece as a whole. As a writer I may have included one war, a reference to our landfills, multipl-televisions, etc, etc. Because, I think you’re right, the Necessary (capitalization important) Hiroshima is how we justify our lifestyles. The act of justification, of undeserved righteousness, is what allows us to sin. Perhaps the Deepwater Horizon has even less to do with that idea then drinking 3 Cokes a day or owning more cars then household drivers or something similar.

I’m glad the US sent a delegation to Hiroshima this year. I understand why the bomb was dropped. In fact, it may have even been the choice that resulted in fewer casualties than any other. However, it was still the wrong choice because it sent the whole of humanity on a course best avoided.