Is War Ever Just?The matter on whether war is ever just is a complicated issue to say the least. Today I am not looking to offend anyone who has a different opinion from me or the other teens. I simply wish to express our opinions and thoughts on the matter.
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War can, and often has throughout history, been just. When war is fought for the intent of freedom, then it can't be anything but just. I do not believe the act of War itself is just as the violence and the other detestable actions committed are horrendous. The reason behind war can be just however. And truly there is hardly a more noble act then going to war as a soldier to defend your country and protect lives. Just as the world is not black and white the reasoning for things will continue to be in color, some unclear and some complex but all to be understood in different paradigms. Ok, so I've been thinking about this and here is what I think. Yes and no. It depends on the reasoning. There is nothing unjust about defending your country, family, values, and freedom. When America fought for their freedom from England, that was just. That needed to happen. However, sometimes the reasoning behind a country fighting or starting a war is not just. Like how Germany started World War Two with their invasions. The reasoning behind that was not good. But England fighting in that war, and later the U.S., was just. War really is a necessary evil. It's ugly, it's hard, and if everyone was perfect it wouldn't be needed. But sometimes countries do dumb things and we can't just wait around for things to get better. For example: if England, America, and the other countries hadn't gone to war with Germany, in the long run, many more people would have died. The Jews probably wouldn't have been around any more. The decision for England and the other countries to engage Germany was just because in the long run, more people would have died. Some Final WordsI would like to end off by reminding everyone that everybody is entitled to their own opinions. Just because you may not agree with what was said here today doesn't mean you cannot have a civil discussion. In fact, I would love to encourage a discussion. Hopefully, as usual, I have shown you just how deep today's teens can be. Feel free to comment down below and start a civil discussion. Also, just a reminder, you can buy my first novel, The Castaway Hero, HERE on Amazon and HERE at Barnes and Noble. Until next time, keep on writing!
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