On the other hand, some advances in modern technology should not be used according to this standard. One such piece of technology is the cluster bomb. A cluster bomb breaks open in mid-flight to shower the target area with hundreds of small bombs. This produces a wide-field affect that targets military and civilian personnel alike. What makes these bombs worse is that not all of the little bombs detonate right away, leaving “duds” on the ground to further endanger the lives of civilians.

Cluster Bombs: A Weapon out of Control – Human Rights Watch

Recently a number of countries have agreed to ban the use of cluster bombs. The United States refused to agree to this ban. President Bush has always shown hesitancy to take any move that would weaken our country’s military strength. In this case, I strongly disagree with him. If we are going to continue to be a world leader, we need to be a leader with moral fortitude (as President Bush has said time and time again). This sometimes means sacrificing a bit of strength for the sake of doing what is right. Cluster bombs, nuclear weapons, land mines and other weapons that indiscriminately endanger civilian lives weaken the soul of America.