Casualties of Wars

World War I: 37 million casualties: 16 million deaths, 21 million wounded. Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_I_casualties

World War II (deadliest military conflict in history): 60 million people dead. Source:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_2_casualties

American Civil War: 650 thousand people dead. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Civil_War_casualties

If we can combine these three wars' total deaths, we get 76 650 000 people dead.

So many people gone because of war.

If Possible, What Can We Do To Stop War?

This isn't rocket science, people. Many people start petitions in hopes to stop war, but it hasn't given any results just yet. In fourth grade, a number of students in my class ripped out a sheet of paper and asked people to sign their names. I remember what I was asked to do so, and I asked what it was for. They told me: "to stop war with this petition!". I signed immediately but I new that a classroom of 9 year olds would not stop something that has been going on for centuries. I admired their willl and determination, however. The problem was not that we were only children, i though the problem was that their were only so little. And yes, there was a possible chance that maybe our age might have factored in some some issues. So why not start a petition again? A GLOBAL petition? That might work. Protesting against war, except with millions of people, not just thirty kids, might possibly change the world. So let us wage war against war, except, if it is even possible, let our weapons be methods of peace.
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War Video

Here is a video for you.

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/afghanistan/100718/afghanistan-war-video

Witness the destruction of war.

Did you notice the guns and ammunition? The vehicle engulfed in flames? The men shooting down cars?

War is pointless. It's dumb. And frankly, it will never make sense to me. Why do grown up adults have to behave like the smallest of children and fight? How do soldiers killing each other solve anybody's problems? Are you trying to make an impression or what? War will never make sense to me, and yes, it is a global issue which some people underestimate.

The Pros and Cons of War

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The picture says it all. Though are certain benefits for certain people at a time of war, most people live in desperation and fear. Take that Iraqi war in my previous post. The Americans, in my opinion, got some nice oil out of that war. But American soldiers died. Iraqi soldiers and civilians died. Many more people were affected in a negative way than in a positive way.
The country can greatly benefit from war economically. The second world war boosted us out of the great depression. But lives were lost. Families were torn apart. Blood was spilled and thousands were left confused, full of dread and anger. Anger because of this conflict happening.


Pros: Possible Economic Positives. Possibly doing what you feel is right.
Cons: Torn families, death, dread, confusion, fallen nations, desperation and anger.


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The Invasion of Iraq

In a previous post I stated that wars can be for personal interest. In my opinion, I think that The United States of America invaded Iraq to get oil, and not disarm any WMDs (weapons of mass destruction). According to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003_invasion_of_Iraq, they state that Tony Blair and George W Bush, former president of the U.S, said that they foiled Sadam Hussain and took away the WMDs. However, US government spokespeople confirmed that the weapons that they showed were not from Iraq. In 2005 the CIA said that they found absolutely no WMDs in Iraq. There have also been claims that the U.S made the supposed "WMDs" in Iraq up just to make an excuse to steal oil from Iraq. Even the United Nations did not approve of this war.
Oh yeah, war can be for a country's personal interest. Definitely. It could be an excuse. It just happened a few years ago.
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The Definition of War

According to http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/war, they state that war is "a conflict carried on by force of arms, as between nations or between parties within a nation; warfare, as by land, sea, or air.". Of course, this is correct. That is what war is today. However, it can also be a battle of  interests. For power or for wealth or for domination.

My Opinion On War

War is almost as old as man himself. For years there has been spilt blood, swords, guns and families ripped apart. War is good for few, but is bad for most. The one main questions that linger in my mind is: Is war in our blood? Were we meant to live in a state of fighting, not peace? Can war be stopped? In my opinion, no, war is not not in our blood, no, we were not meant to live in a state of fighting and yes, war can be stopped. Let’s face it people; war is a global issue. It always has been. We have almost always looked at war as a natural thing, but it is as inhumane as possible. Please coninue to follow my blog: War: The Taint In Human Blood.