Unfortunately, the threat of nuclear weapons is still all too real. But our leaders can take steps to decrease the chances that something like the bombing of Hiroshima could happen again.

I urge Sens. Cory Gardner and Michael Bennet and Rep. Scott Tipton to oppose the administration’s proposal to “modernize” the U.S. nuclear arsenal, a project that could start a new arms race to rival the Cold War.

In addition, the U.S. has not adopted a policy of no first use of nuclear weapons, suggesting the nuclear danger remains a threat.

On this day, we must say never again, and know that as an international community, we must continue work to reduce the likelihood of nuclear warfare.

Anne Dal Vera

Bayfield