Question

Which of the following is a common argument in favor of the development of nuclear weapons? This development paved the way for the use of nuclear energy. This development lowered the production of other types of weapons. This development made the use of ground troops ineffective. This development helped to find a cure for diseases like leukemia.

Answer 1

In general the common argument is "This development paved the way for the use of nuclear energy". There are of course cons to nuclear power as well, but these are known.

Answer 2

The answer is This development paved the way for the use of nuclear energy.

Since renewable energies cannot produce the energy requirements at the current demand worldwide, some countries like France, Finland, and the US are strong advocates and have decided to continue the use of nuclear energy to feed important energy sectors. The US and France happen to be also equipped with nuclear weapons.

Some additional arguments in favor include:

The energy supply for developed nations can be guaranteed as nuclear energy is permanently at disposal at all days of the year. There is no means for any shortages. Advocates of nuclear energy also refer to the relative absence of byproducts that are present in the traditional carbon-based energies. There are no CO2 emissions in a nuclear plant. Finally, in the long term, the production of energy in nuclear facilities is among the cheapest in the long term.