Dear Teribus,

Just because my premise is based on a hypothetical conjecture (albeit based on the opinions of more than one person who was involved in the naval bombardment and blockade of Japanese ports) rather than "fact" does not make it wrong. Just as your assertion that dropping the bombs that resulted in the Japanese surrender does not necessarily add up to that action being right,

As you correctly say, we are both entitled to our own opinions which, at least, is a good and healthy thing.

Regards,

mooman