Quoting Canopus56 <canopus56@yahoo.com>:
History has many examples of scientists' discoveries being misused and abused. Einstein and Oppenheimer come to mind. The subsequent misuse of the atomic weapons by dark historical currents during the Cold War does not change the scientific reality of the theory of atom or quantum mechanics.
Sorry, but my computer is configured such, that when any mention of the word "Weapon" occurs, my cursor automatically takes me there. ;) I have to ask, what misuse of Atomic Weapons are you referring to? Atomic weapons are weapons. They have only been used twice in the history of the world, and not one has been used since. The two times they were used brought about the end of a World War and saved countless American lives. Where is the misuse there? The fact that other countries chose to arm themselves with these weapons doesn't mean a thing unless they are used. I believe that it is because the world witnessed the destructive capability of the atom some 60 years ago, that no other weapon of this type has been used today. And that is a good thing... Keeping fingers crossed!