Availability of weapons
Sir, —We are approaching the era when small, crude and easily assembled nuclear weapons will be available relatively cheaply to those organisations which wish to procure them. Thus, any group intending to bargain with another group dr powerful country may be able to threaten its adversary with the use of the bomb. While this is a horrifying thought for peoples of the economically advanced countries, on the other hand, for the poor and oppressed people of the world, the prospect of being in a-bargaining position will give them hope.' Just as nu-clear-weapons have prevented the outbreak of major wars, the proliferation of dirty weapons and the threat of the use of them will doubtless become the cause of a much more equitable spread of wealth, resources, power and justice. The. current cry by around 30 milliori Iranian people for the return of the former Shah is one of the many calls for justice which may be expected in future. — Yours, ptc P. EDLIN. December 28; 1979.
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