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Strange Famous,
I have never disputed the "peace feelers" sent out by Japanese civillian authorities, or the unfortunate "ignore" incident. However, the fact was that, at the time, the power to make wartime policy rested almost entirely with the Military command, to such a degree that Emperor Hirohito himself was under threat of assassination. The situation was that of a military junta controlling the Imperial Palace from within, and those generals and admirals were totally unwilling to surrender, as evinced by the fact that no surrender was forthcoming after the bombing of Hiroshima, further buttressed by the continuing armament and training of the civillian population.
Furthermore, none of what you have cited in any way negates the figures I quoted above for a non-nuclear attack option; figures which you flatly denied without providing any sources for your denial.
In the future, when engaging in debate, whether historical or otherwise, ALWAYS cite references, especially when asked to do so. To simply assert "Well, I'm right and you're wrong, so there!" not only makes you look silly, it makes whatever arguement you're making, however credible it may be, look equally foolish. Simply saying "Well, everyone knows..." doesn't cut it.
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"I personally think that America's interests would be well served if after or at the time these clowns begin their revolting little hate crime the local police come in and cart them off on some trumped up charges or other. It is necessary in my opinion that America makes an example of them to the world."
--Strange Famous, advocating the use of falsified charges in order to shut people up.
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