re: Obama's Farewell Address and what you will remember him for.

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I can't forgive killing civilians.

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Well you weren't in charge during a war that had already claimed the lives of over 60,000,000 people. Civilians always die and every side killed their fair share.

I am not saying it was the right call drop the bombs but I also understand why it was done. Saving additional US lives, sparing Japan an invasion of the home island, and getting it over with before the Soviets had an opportunity to further increase their influence.