War, what is it good for? Actually something

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.

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. 

Freedom isn't free

I think we should be very grateful to the people who go somewhere prepared to fight for our freedoms. And supportive of their families who worry about their safety.

Our forces may well go somewhere knowing that with that posting comes risk, but should their death or injury mean less because they went into a situation knowing it was possible. I don't think it's wrong for us to see processions for coffins and grieving families - can you really expect them not to be distraught because they were in an environment where they could get hurt. (you could say the same of people who get hit by cars crossing roads, hope their family's not too upset.)

The armed forces don't choose to go to war, they offer to serve so that we can be kept safer. Politicians send them to war, rightly or wrongly, with or without the correct equipment, and with the possibility that the truth about what they do may never be told.

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