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Originally Posted by Kobeck
The current Muslim-Non-Muslim tension can be rapidly solved like every other problem mankind has ever faced - with the overwhelming use of force. Dead men do NOT continue to terrorize their neighbors. The US has used nukes before and I have no doubt that we will use them again when it suits our geopolitical goals. When the Muslim threat reaches a critical point of irritation they will be dealt with in a swift and proper manner.
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Nuclear weapons are mainly seen as a deterrent weapon by policy and most military strategists. They are near-useless as an offensive weapon once your potential opponent develops 2nd strike capability or if they have allies who do.