Nuclear War/WMD Flashcards
1
Q
What does WMD stand for?
A
Weapons of Mass Destruction.
2
Q
What are Weapons of Mass Destruction?
A
Weapons that can kill large numbers of people and/or cause great damage.
3
Q
What is a reason why the Catholic Church is against WMD?
A
Possession of WMD by any country increases tension and fear.
Considerable amount of military budget spent on WMD.
Even countries with low incomes may feel safe that they have to protect themselves with this type of weapon.
WMDs= no ‘victors, only victims’.
Effects of WMD are completely indiscriminate.
The effects of WMD disproportionate to any success.
