Read an interesting article about the many reasons why and how World War III and nuclear wars could break out.

I'm torn right now on my opinion because I've been hearing more about this than ever, and all the reasons why it's becoming more inevitable. I know the media has always liked to incite fear in people and that there have always been wars. BUT... for the sake of argument, there are more people than ever in the world, and technology is far more advanced.

Both the point Tom made and what others have said make sense. As Tom mentioned, most people who buy guns don't shoot people. The problem with nuclear weapons is that it only takes one to cause a catastrophe that affects everyone. Either one mistake or one crazy psycho who doesn't mind taking themselves out along with the rest of the world or at least a good chunk of it. Even if a small nuclear war broke out between Afghanistan and India, it would still affect the rest of the world. There would be nuclear winter, famine, etc. So, while I'm not sure it will happen in our lifetime, let's just say that if I had a grandchild who was just born, I would be concerned for their future.

LJ is promoting some of my entries again.