There was a letter recently in one of the local papers asking for the general election candidates views on nuclear weapons, particularly the replacement of Britain's 'Trident' system.
I think the Green response to the issue would take as its starting point the reasons for certain nations in the world arming themselves with such devastating weapons. Putting it simply these seem to be linked to foreign policy agendas which invariably places the interests of the particular nations first and foremost.
Such interests do not directly relate to those of the average citizen but more to the differing vested interests groups within these nations, political or economic.
In terms of foreign policy the Green's stand is internationalist that is it starts from a position of cooperation between states rather than concentrating on national self interest, looking for equitable solutions to world problems. Considering that in the end only solutions that take into account the needs of all parties are viable and enduring.
Here's a quote from a recent Green Party policy document which sums this up:
"International organisations today reflect power rather than democracy. The Green Party will work towards democratising the international community, sharing power, influnce and wealth more fairly more widely. These are the foundations of peace and security for all. And secure peoples at ease with themselves seek peace rather than war".
Given this position the continuing possession of such expensive and immoral weapons is unacceptable. There would be no concievable circumstances in which they would be used.
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