Although I hate that we used nuclear weapons, I grew up listening to the stories of my grandparents — Fascism and Nazis had to be fought no matter what. Sad to see how many have forgotten the legacy of those who sacrificed for our freedom. As the old saying goes: Freedom is not Free.
I grew up with my grandparents and great grandparents telling me the very same. We must never forget!
You should read up more on that. Japan was ready to surrender. Their only stipulation was to keep their emperor because he was considered sacred. They were trying to have the Soviets negotiate on their behalf. USA knew that but kept it secret from the public. They wanted to test their bomb.