As reported on Democracy Now, 122 nations have signed a Treaty banning the use of nuclear weapons. [It's astounding to me that the People of any nation anywhere allow their government to build and possess such weapons. I guess it's a testament to the power of Edward Bernays style Propaganda.]
Naturally, none of the Nuke Nations signed the Treaty. Perhaps their leaders should watch or re-watch (it's on YouTube) the 1983 ABC movie, "The Day After" with Jason Robards. That's the movie that caused Reagan (according to him) to begin the process of re-examining his belligerency toward Russia. The Trumpistas (Fascistas) in our Gov't definitely need to see it...even though it probably wouldn't do most of them any good. 
It's difficult for many "True Believers" to let go and consider alternatives.
The movie starts out a wee bit sappy or what I call "schmaltzy", but quickly becomes a riveting drama depicting the aftermath (in the Midwest) of a nuclear war. It's not for the fainthearted.
I know all the arguments against banning nukes...and they aren't worth spit. It's entirely possible to defend a nation without using or even just possessing nuclear weapons. It's also entirely possible for a People to peacefully force its government to go non-nuke...but only if those people truly have the will to do it.
Not only my opinion. Be Well
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