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Logic of nuclear deterrence means that it must be abandoned

It is reasonable to use a system whose breakdown would be infinitely destructive if and only if the chance of breakdown is zero. The effects of a breakdown of nuclear deterrence on human civilisation would be infinitely destructive. The chance of breakdown of nuclear deterrence > zero. Therefore it is not reasonable to use the system of nuclear deterrence.

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Logic of nuclear deterrence means that it must be abandoned
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First, we need to believe it is possible.
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Second we need to understand that nuclear war is possible
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Third, we need to understand that nuclear war would be global
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Abolition of nuclear weapons is an unrealistic goal
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Disarmament is a realistic and achievable goal
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Further proliferation of nuclear weapons is inevitable
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