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When I studied nuclear weapons history in college, the professor mentioned that an important purpose of decommissioning nuclear devices was to provide jobs for

When I studied nuclear weapons history in college, the professor mentioned that an important purpose of decommissioning nuclear devices was to provide jobs for the engineers that built them so that they aren't financially tempted to build them for an enemy.

teachrdan 4y ago
Another incentive is that, since it's invariably older devices that are decommissioned, you are getting rid of the most primitive and unstable weapons in your stock.
devoutsalsa 4y ago
I met an drunk ex navy guy at a bar about 15 years ago. He talked about how certain USA allies wouldn’t allow ships carrying nuclear weapons to dock in their ports. He said however their was no restriction on carrying the parts necessary to assemble nuclear weapons. So maybe they take out a screw on all of the warheads before sailing into port.
ChuckNorris89 4y ago
>to provide jobs for the engineers that built them so that they aren't financially tempted to build them for an enemy Isn't the threat of treason/jail enough of a deterrent for engineers not to build nuclear weapons for other countries? Kind of like a beefed up NDA.
- hdifbhffuf 4y ago
  threat of state violence only work against the poor. after you join the elite you need market forces to be controled.
  - ChuckNorris89 4y ago
    Since when are nuclear engineers "the elite"? Last time I checked the salaries never approached Bezos lifestyle level nor do they have any social or political influence. Should you get caught developing nuclear weapons for another state, what's stopping the US government from going after you Snowden style, cancelling your passport, seizing your assets, extradition orders to every country?
- Eddy_Viscosity2 4y ago
  If you're building them for the enemy, good chance you are in another country and outside of the reach of US authorities. If you're highly skilled in such a thing and unemployed, you may go where the jobs are. So probably a good idea to keep them happy and employed in USA.

teachrdan 4y ago

Another incentive is that, since it's invariably older devices that are decommissioned, you are getting rid of the most primitive and unstable weapons in your stock.

devoutsalsa 4y ago

I met an drunk ex navy guy at a bar about 15 years ago. He talked about how certain USA allies wouldn’t allow ships carrying nuclear weapons to dock in their ports. He said however their was no restriction on carrying the parts necessary to assemble nuclear weapons. So maybe they take out a screw on all of the warheads before sailing into port.

ChuckNorris89 4y ago

>to provide jobs for the engineers that built them so that they aren't financially tempted to build them for an enemy Isn't the threat of treason/jail enough of a deterrent for engineers not to build nuclear weapons for other countries? Kind of like a beefed up NDA.

hdifbhffuf 4y ago
threat of state violence only work against the poor. after you join the elite you need market forces to be controled.
- ChuckNorris89 4y ago
  Since when are nuclear engineers "the elite"? Last time I checked the salaries never approached Bezos lifestyle level nor do they have any social or political influence. Should you get caught developing nuclear weapons for another state, what's stopping the US government from going after you Snowden style, cancelling your passport, seizing your assets, extradition orders to every country?
Eddy_Viscosity2 4y ago
If you're building them for the enemy, good chance you are in another country and outside of the reach of US authorities. If you're highly skilled in such a thing and unemployed, you may go where the jobs are. So probably a good idea to keep them happy and employed in USA.