The supporters of the use of the atomic bomb rejected the idea of dropping one on a deserted island because they did not want to waste one of the remaining bombs.
Even though the use of one of the atomic bombs on an uninhabited location was considered, it was turned down because of practical reasons. There were only two bombs available in August, 1945 and they worried that the demonstration bomb might turn out to be a dud.
Loyalists believed the British government protected their rights, but patriots disagreed. The patriots believed that obeying the british would undermine the potential that they could achieve. Meanwhile, most people who became a loyalists are the one that personally profited from british's rule.
Advancements in technology led to a higher standard of living, which allowed people more leisure time to discuss philosophy and politics.