One could also argue that Leo Szilard did not grasp the political realities of his time. Whatever the ethical considerations, negotiating with Japan was not an

One could also argue that Leo Szilard did not grasp the political realities of his time. Whatever the ethical considerations, negotiating with Japan was not an option after the massacres as reported by the US press. Also a demonstration would have been more difficult to frame in terms of "it cost us $2B but we won the war without invading".