Topic: We should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons
The international community has already acknowledged that nuclear weapons are bad by signing a number of nuclear nonproliferation and test-ban treaties, and the next step in international cooperation should be the abolition of nuclear weapons.
the likelihood of unintended deployment of nuclear weapons is high so they should be abolished.
The material used to build bombs, radioactive and otherwise, could be used for industrial purposes, creating jobs and generally strengthening the economy.
The nuclear age has been the most peaceful time in human history, and there is no reason to risk that by abolishing nuclear weapons.
the nuclear weapons available today are more powerful than in the past. the destruction caused will have an effect for generations.
The nuclear weapons industry produces a large volume of radioactive waste
The one occasion where neclear weapon has been used has brought to the world unimaginable suffering and death. We definately don't want to try that again.
the only reason nuclear weapons exist is so one country has the ability to destroy another country or force them into submission.  the only thing they do is murder.
The only way small states can resist large states is by having nuclear weapons.
the only way to achieve world peace is getting rid of all nuclear weapons. there can never be peace if they exist. countries will always be looking over the shoulders and paranoid of other countries.
the only way to ensure lasting peace is to get rid of these horrific weapons.
the only way to ensure nuclear weapons are never used is to get rid of them.
The politics and fear of mutually assured destruction creates fear in civilian populations, making their quality of life worse.
The possession of nuclear weapons is illegal under international humanitarian law.
The possibility of extinction as a result of nuclear war justifies their abolition as a precaution which protects all of humanity.
the potential destruction to our entire planet is on the line so we must fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons.
the presence of nuclear weapons has kept a relative peace, globally, since the second world war; they are an effective deterent system, and have saved vast numbers of lives.
The presence of nuclear weapons has not reduced the risks for war.
the presence of nuclear weapons increases the possibility of a catastrophic malfunction that could end life on earth - the risk is too great, irrespective of the chances.
The presence of these weapons and their immense destructive capabilities is a major deterrent for starting a major conflict.
The production of nuclear weapons exposes many workers to dangerous levels of radiation, decreasing their lifespan and quality of life unjustly.
The reliability of the nuclear weapon is very strong and can be fired without a direct threat to the personnel using it.
The requirement that countries use nuclear weapons first or at the same time as their adversaries to avoid being utterly wiped out increases the likelihood they are fired due to false identification of threats.