War is a very
controversial subject that has brought about many political debates. Although
nowadays the meaning of war is changing, the importance of war will
always remain the same. War can be defined as a state of conflicts
involving two or more groups of creatures which then attack each
other with intent to destroy the opposing force. There is also another
view of war which is depicted as a means to obtain the resources of
the other side and/or to protect the resources of their own from
capture.
War is viewed very differently throughout the world. Some find war necessary as a means of
protection and others find it as an obscene way to try to dictate and overrule.
The United States has embarked on many fights, battles, and wars throughout
history. The government may find that
victory out ways the cost of casualties, but sometimes the causalities in and
of itself are not always worth the war.
The issue on whether one believes war is
appropriate or not, is that regardless of their belief, war cannot be stopped. No
matter how hard society tries, war is inevitable. War is a part of humanity and
is necessary for us to evolve and progress in the world we live in today. The
world is not perfect in any shape or form and we all do not communicate effectively
or agree simultaneously concerning different aspects of life. Many deem war
as an evil act because of the dangers, risks and the possibility of death that it imposes on an individual.
Without war we will not have been able to attain the proper rights and freedoms that are available to the public to date. Just take for example slavery; has war not been effective in eradicating it? If that doesn’t get your mind thinking let’s look back on the other topics that have led to war: genocide, fascism, and Nazism just to name a few. I am not trying to glorify war but instead bring to light the reasons we do go to war and the advantages that can stem from it.
Without war we will not have been able to attain the proper rights and freedoms that are available to the public to date. Just take for example slavery; has war not been effective in eradicating it? If that doesn’t get your mind thinking let’s look back on the other topics that have led to war: genocide, fascism, and Nazism just to name a few. I am not trying to glorify war but instead bring to light the reasons we do go to war and the advantages that can stem from it.
Another notable influence on war is religious differences and the need for valuable resources.
Cultures around the world are comprised of different sets of standards for
their way of life. If another culture doesn’t agree with it and deem it
unreasonable then a divergence arises. Such differences can cause the leader of
the group to cut off their valuable resources and put the opposing country in an
economical, political, and social strain. These strains can result in war as a means to obtain the
liberties of using waterways or resources within the land.
The
purpose of war is to bring about a resolution, as John F Kennedy says “it is an
unfortunate fact that we can secure peace only by preparing for war.” The greatest of resolutions have come about
from conflicts, such as the French revolution, the UN and even the formation of
the United States. War is sometimes necessary because it captures the essence
of human quality and through its necessity we are able to progress and prosper.
There is also the reasoning of self defense. The main reason individuals engage in violence is to protect themselves from further danger or the possibility of death. This is the reason why soldiers enlist, as a way to represent our country, defend our constitution and to protect the life and liberty of the oppressed and helpless.
For many, war is a hard concept to accept. It takes many brave men and woman to embark on this roller coaster and take in the responsibility of becoming a Marine or soldier to defend their people. Although one may not agree with war, never forget the way you have obtained your liberties. For with out war our country or more importantly the people of the United States may not have all the autonomy that exists in America today.