mooman, thanks. (I could use "Sam" rather than "Guest" but what difference would that make?)

I don't mean to imply that you are wrong. I simply disagree with your views on the subject. I think all facts were considered prior to the use of the Atomic bomb and that Japan was nowhere close to capitulation. I have never seen proof to the contrary.

By thanks, I am refering to your reply that helps me see your point of view. Of course, I shall stick with my view that the use of the 'bomb' ultimately resulted in decreasing the overall total of dead.