Survey: One-third of Americans would support a preemptive nuclear strike on North Korea

[soryang]

One-third of Americans would support a preemptive nuclear strike on North Korea, researchers say

Simon Denyer June 25 Washington Post

TOKYO — More than a third of Americans would support a preemptive nuclear strike on North Korea if that country tested a long-range missile capable of reaching the United States, new research has found, even if that preemptive strike killed a million civilians.

The survey of 3,000 Americans was conducted by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists and British research firm YouGov, and asked people to consider a scenario in which North Korea had tested a long-range missile and the U.S. government was considering how to respond.

Most did not want their government to launch a preemptive strike, but a large minority supported such a strike, whether by conventional or nuclear weapons.

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[pangaia]

1. I'm going to say what I tell everybody else here to never say again...

"What the fuck is wrong with these people?"


If I had the $$ I would move to Kyoto..

[soryang]

4. It causes me a certain amount of apprehension...

...which varies with the headlines. It's been something of roller coaster lately. Many American citizens have relatives in South Korea. Family members travel there periodically. A lot of Americans live and work in Korea or Japan.

[pangaia]

9. I have several friends in Seoul as well.

And many friends in Japan.

[Nay]

2. Jesus Christ on a crutch. One-third of Americans is barking mad. I knew it. I knew it.

[FiveGoodMen]

7. And one third supports Trump. Same group?

[Hoyt]

3. One third of Americans would support killing all minorities here, and will vote for trump.

Actually, I find only 33% supporting a preemptive strike somewhat encouraging.

[Zoonart]

5. Hmmmmmm wonder what 3rd.

[Irishxs]

6. Not this one .

[redstatebluegirl]

8. 1/3rd of America is insane!

[Runningdawg]

10. 1/3 of America would stand in line to push the button, even if the nuke was for us

"Some men just want to watch the world burn" Even if they also die in the process.