Wars
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In WW2 we were directly attacked and war stimulates economy. In both WW1 and WW2 unemployment around the world almost disappeared. People work in factories creating both consumer goods and war machines. Look what Hitler did (Yes it was bad) France was demanding astronomical amounts of money from Germany to compensate for WW1. Germany couldn't afford the money due to inflation and depression so to jump start the economy Hitler started a war. Peace makes countries lazy and inefficient. War unites countries against common enemies. In WW2 the Chinese communists and non-communists united to fight the Japanese invasion, For a while the Cold War united the anti-communist countries,and it united US citizens into beating the Soviets to the moon-and 9/11 united US citizens against Al-Queda. The military technology that was used to get us to the moon has now been upgraded for the military as well as consumers with the whole space tourism thing. War also leads to advancements in both consumer technology and military technology. For example the military is working on hypersonic jets that can get to anywhere in the world in less than 4 hours- commercial airline companies invest in that because they know that cut back on flight time will lead to more fliers (when the tech becomes cheaper) which will mean they won't lay off as many people. Also the military invests in companies like Boeing to design and build new jets for them. Boeing will also use military technology in the future to make planes and command systems more efficient. Better military technology will ultimately lead to less deaths- developing robots don't feel panic or haste, robots don't have the self defense excuse and new battle armor like exo- skeletons for troops can make one soldier do what five could do there fore limiting the number of troops that go into battle and reduce the amount of casualties. Once you have that new tech then you will market it internationally and it will become a brand new industry. There will always be casualties in war but war will always be around because we are human beings and humans by nature have different opinions which will conflict. I have a deepened respect for the men and women who sacrificed their lives for this country and they were fighting for what they believed in and most of the troops over seas believe they are doing the right thing. Side: For
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If there is a point to war, then I am for war. For instance, the Germanic tribes attacked Rome because they needed more land. Without more land, they would die. Under those circumstances, the only logical choice is to gain land. If that means war, then so be it. When the Mongols spread their empire into Eastern Europe, they would burn and pillage all the towns and villages in their way. Under those circumstances, the Europeans should fight back. The Spartans had what was known as the 'Agoge'. They would raise males from the age of seven onwards to be soldiers. That was logical, seeing as how the ancient Greeks and their neighbors were quite warlike. I have had this debate with others, those who contest my opinion say that by training for war they are both expecting it and accepting it. I disagree. By training for war they are expecting it and they are accepting it. But, I ask them, is it not better to expect an inevitable war and prepare than to hide from it and be raped and slaughtered when the war does arrive? It would arrive whether they wanted it or not, whether they prepared for it or not. However, there are also bad wars. America's involvement in Vietnam and Korea was to spread their democratic ideals. The Americans have no right to meddle in their affairs and to force democracy on a nation not wanting those ideals. They blame the Vietnamese and the Koreans for fighting back, but wouldn't they do the same if somebody was forcing monarchy or communism on them? Side: For
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War is itself is an evil War does not kill evils; war is itself an evil and a mother of many other evils like massive destructions, unemployment, mental and physical diseases, poverty, economic instability, illiteracy. It has destroyed nations from the face of earth. What is war? War is a reciprocated, armed conflict, between two or more non-congruous entities, aimed at reorganizing a subjectively designed, geo-politically desired result. The term is also used for non-military conflict, such as in the example of cold war. The history of man has seen these wars.Afghan war, American Civil War, World war 1, World War 2, Napoleon War, Kuwait war, Iran-Iraq war etc In history, no war brought the wellness of human being, it pushed the society behind. Personally I am against war as the very act of fighting among each other divides us as a race. With more divisions, and with that, more bad blood between people, misunderstandings among people of different groups, be they racial, national and religious, will increase exponentially. The history of war is as old as human. There could be so many reasons of going war. The Also, war takes lives. Not only of enemies also of our brothers. I hope that I will never have to see even once in my lifetime. In World War II, it is estimated that 60 to 70 Million causalities occurred. War Not to mention, war exerts a tremendous strain on the country's economy. If you dont have a comparative advantage in making weapons, then your resources will not be used efficiently, and people in your own country are going to suffer, if not in the battlefields of soldiers, then in the battlefields of their own house, where they fight for survival from hunger. We teach our kids that they shouldn't fight with their little friends over toys, food, etc. Instead, they should talk and reach a consensus. "If your little friend keeps hitting you, ignore him, or talk to him, but never fight back, because then the problem will never be solved." We should now teach adults that war doesn't solve problems, and is bad both to winners and losers. To reply anger with anger is not intellectual. War breeds destruction not just to mankind and infrastructure but also to the environment, from massive deforestation to air pollution. Chemical agents pollute the sea, air and land, destroying a large number of habitats and killing off its inhabitants. Biological weapons cause damages to large areas and it is danger enough that If go out of control can affect the population around the globe. Yes, it is true that we have to fight to save people's life however, have you thought about the long term effects that could happen by waging war and using force to help those people? I think war is a manly way to solve problems, but not the best way. I really don't see how it overall benefits anything. War is a tool of illiterate and non civilized persons. Civilized nation who have understood the value of peace are progressing rapidly like European countries. It is quite evident that they are the fastest progressing countries. While in Asia where most of the third world countries exist, the main reason of their poverty is the on going conflicts among the people of countries themselves and with the neighboring countries. Look around yourself and observe people. You will find that the person who remains angry and ever ready to go on a fight always remain surrounded by problems. All his efforts end in multiplying the problem. He causes damages not only to himself but also to his relatives and nearby people. On the other hand, a person who avoids conflicts or try to solve conflicts with in soft manner actually resolve them. This brings harmony among people. War kills innocent people. Wars Risk the Future of the Human Race War is an aggression Life is sacred. The history of the world comprises a number of wars In war, no one wins, both are in loss. : war! war! Why do we have to fight? People are dieing because of the war, War is not good, absolutely nothing. Death here, death there, Parents are lost, dreams are lost, Children are lost, brightness is lost. War brings darkness, War destroys happiness, War brings GENOCIDE. War overtakes peace, And replaces it with conflict, War is not harmony. War brings greediness, War brings depression, War is not good, absolutely nothing. Side: Against
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War I am completly against if it is not a peoples war. The war on 'terrorism' is a government war not a peoples war. When the US butted into WWI and WWII (they had no busness being there) that was a government war not a peoples war. The german people wanting their land back after WWI <-Peoples war. The Allies fighting back and not letting them get their stolen land <- Government war. Side: Against
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