The Threat Of Nuclear War

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guards are
removed that are in place to prevent an accidental launch. It is feared
that under these circumstances it would be quite easy for a flock of geese
to set off a nuclear war. Another fear is that a smaller nation, such as
recent Korea, could gain control of, and utilize nuclear weapons, and
trigger a war between the super powers. This type is called a catalytic
nuclear war.
There are two types of control over the operation of nuclear
weapons: positive and negative. Plans implemented in order to prevent
unauthorized use of the nuclear weapons - mechanical obstacles, electronic
locks, prohibitive operational procedures - are designated as 'negative
controls'. An analogy for negative control could be a father keeping his
rifle unloaded, with the safety catch on and locked securely in a gun
cabinet so there is little chance that the rifle will be fired by accident.
Similarly there are numerous safeguards in place in order to prevent the
nuclear weapons from being fired ...

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