Critics have charged that the United States was morally irresponsible in using atomic weapons against Japan during World War II.? What are the explanations that have been offered in

Critics have charged that the United States was morally irresponsible in using atomic weapons against Japan during World War II. 

What are the explanations that have been offered in support of dropping the atomic bomb? What is your response to these explanations? Make sure that you provide specific support from your readings.