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10/25/2004:

"Scientists Against Bush"

In 1964, Barry Goldwater frightened American scientists; today, George Bush is doing the same

In 1964, nuclear scientists came together in unprecedented fashion to oppose the candidacy of Barry Goldwater for president. Like George Bush, Barry Goldwater was a "super hawk" who believed first and foremost in America's military might and dominance in the world.

Goldwater was on record as supporting the potential use of tactical nuclear weapons both in Europe, as part of NATO forces, and in Vietnam. In his 1960 book The Conscience of a Conservative, Goldwater urged the United States to "perfect a variety of small, clean nuclear weapons," and he introduced the term "conventional nuclear weapons." Goldwater also expressed contempt for those who questioned American unilateralism.

Full Article : interventionmag.com