tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411161795798360588.post1636593458742880330..comments2024-03-26T09:38:39.888+00:00Comments on Borthlas: Bigger sticksJohn Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447224248021209852noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411161795798360588.post-59234029328046802222016-02-16T09:08:03.315+00:002016-02-16T09:08:03.315+00:00"The motivation for ditching the nuclear dete...<i>"The motivation for ditching the nuclear deterrent is largely based upon matters financial."</i> Really? The cost has certainly been used in the context of what else could be done with the money, but I can't think of anyone who believes that the main reason for not possessing weapons of mass destruction is financial.<br /><br />And are you really trying to say that we should keep nuclear weapons because if we allow any government to scrap them the next targets will be health and education? I'm much more concerned with the possibility that health and education will be cut in order to afford to replace Trident.<br /><br /><i>"This is what really worries all of us most of all."</i> I'm not sure on what basis you presume to speak for 'all of us', but it only takes one person to disagree and your assertion is destroyed. And I disagree.<br />John Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447224248021209852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411161795798360588.post-7389133668663635572016-02-15T21:42:34.583+00:002016-02-15T21:42:34.583+00:00The motivation for ditching the nuclear deterrent ...The motivation for ditching the nuclear deterrent is largely based upon matters financial. Take the finances out of the equation and nobody gives much of a damn. <br /><br />But once all the savings from nuclear have been frittered away what's next up for the chop? An end to NHS healthcare for the middle classes? Restricted access to comprehensive education?<br /><br />This is what really worries all of us most of all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com