I'm a young guy, and all of this happened way before my time... but the ambiguous morality of the bombs' use ("Was there a different way? No, Yes, No, Yes!") does nothing to diminish the tingle in my spine when I read about this man's uncanny ordeal. I'm amazed at Mr. Yamaguchi's gracious attitude towards the Americans. He asks, "How could they do that?" and the article makes it seem like he is more bewildered or curious than angry. I hope this world--and my country, the United States, in particular--never forget the dire consequences of those brutal weapons.
Great video on the hiroshima bombing simulation: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rHrV2QhArA" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rHrV2QhArA</a><p>I find it incredible someone could experience that twice in a week.
If you haven't actually read this, please do. Such a powerful read. Intense, moving, and emotional. If you're having a tough time getting into it, skip to the 2nd picture.<p>But a must read. Don't just vote up, skim and move on.