Does most people belive that war is the wrong thing to do no matter what?
461257
never war. there are personalities that are only good for war. send them in covertly. i like the idea to send in psycho muti life senence inmates in. arm em to the teeth & drop em into the palaces of whoever attacked us.
171661
The saying "all is fair in love and war" is not true. There are rules in everything, and neither love nor war is an exception.\n\nCrimes in war are things that defy the concept of humanity. War should be waged in the least horrible way as possible (although that sounds impossible), and with the least possible loss of life. Splintering bullets are outlawed by the Geneva Convention because they maim, not kill.\n\nWe are humans, and although war should be avoided altogether, when it happens we must ensure that noncoms do not get hurt.\n\nTo the above answer: Yes, that's nice. That's one example of rules in war. But the Geneva Convention doesn't explain HOW something can be illegal. The question being asked is one of politics and ethics.
1168615
I personally agree. But try telling that to private war contractors, the defense industry, wall street traders and investors, and big oil executives. This is one messed up world. And greed appears to be the most popular sin. By far. It is no contest. And that is the sole reason for ALL wars. Even wars that appear to be religious or cultural disputes. Money is behind every war.
97636
Almost every man who fights in any war believes he is fighting for God and country.  Almost no one believes they are on the wrong side.
23782
Gosh, who really "favors" war as if they like it. There may be some, but I think most everyone would like to avoid it. \n\nWhat it is good for is another matter. A country and a people can control themselves and fix their own problems without war (for the most part). But what do you do with other countries that are out of your control? What do you do with Nazi Germany? Just let them take over the world? Or how about the the more controversial "war on terror". Do you just let terrorists keep attacking or do you try to prevent their ability to communicate and to organize? \n\nI sure hope that I never have to fight in a war. What I do know of it is pretty terrible. But there are some things in the world that are worth fighting for. And things that even HAVE to be fought for unless you want to die or be slaves to others.
1166554
war is part of human nature and it will always be part of our lives...it is the psychological need for conflict that drives our instinct to fight....without it we would be passive and unable to survive as a species
824031
If people weren't afraid to do what was right?\n\n\n(I think that sums up what you are trying to get at
561467
No kidding.  War, like all violence, is bad.  Have you ever noticed how it's frequently the soldiers who understand this best?  Yet for interesting reflection, check out just war theory.
1059558
There are people who believe that not only believe that their opinion is better or more accurate than yours; they also believe that they are capable of making better decisions for you than are.I support this war. We owed this to the Iraqi people. In 1991, Iraqi citizens were waiting for the US and allies to come into Iraq after Sadam. We failed them then. We will not fail them now.Luckily, GWB has learned from his father's mistakes.\nOops I guess I explained....oh well!
631784
Back in the seventeen hundreds we were being bled dry by England. Was war a bad idea ?\n  In the eighteen hundreds half of our country wanted to break away and form a country of their own .Was war a bad idea to keep the country together ?\n  Wars aren't fought just people enjoy killing each other.
68529
There will always be war because people will always disagree.  Religion, politics etc....
171769
Its possible but not probable.  Reason being is because people want things their way or no way.  They refuse to comprimise.  So, they declare war.  Its a sad fact of life.
1007404
Don't think in terms of right or wrong but what would happen if the war was in your back yard. Always take the fight to them never let them bring the fight to you.\n\nThey (terrorist) not countries struck the first blow, not people but governments are responible for the state of confusion. \n\nBut I do agree support government for they have more information than the general public.... \n\nAND the MEDIA= idoits who are out to support the terrorist cause.
1092210
first of all war is not evil, okay let me rephrase war is evil if it is to kill and murder innocent but if war is declared to stop evil for instance Hitler majorty of the world will agree that hitler was evil yes? But if it wasn't the wars he would still have his way... what I am trying to say is war is not evil if it is fought for the right reasons, for freedom, for the innocent, and against evil to stop evil i might add something later on to this but for now this is it. gtg
62937
Everybody has his right to express opinion. There are critics who say A, there are others who say B. I personally think war is wrong, terror is wrong. War brings more terror. Terror brings more war. Please focus on trying to end both war and terror, blaming one another as the source of problems won't do any good.
668534
Anyone who chooses to join for genuine defense of their country (eg. World War II) I have no problem with.  People who blindly obey and take part in objectionable acts (regardless of the person's opinion of them) I openly criticize.  \n\nThe British doctor who refused to serve in Iraq, the US soldiers who refuse to return to Iraq, the US general at Guantanamo who told the prisoners their rights under the Geneva Conventions are heroic and deserve the public's support.  "I was only following orders" wasn't a good enough excuse 60 years ago, so why should it be good enough now?\n\nThose who are uninformed, uneducated, or simply uninvolved should not join until they know right from wrong.  \n\nThose who disagree with their military have a duty to be a conscientious objector, and be willing to face punishment by a corrupt command structure if necessary.  \n\nThose who agree with and commit reprehensible acts are war criminals.
1092788
There are many wrong reasons that we went to war.  Private Miliraty Firms and Contractors that poach from the military ranks and gouge the government. Lives are being lost so coffers can get full....it is tragically wrong.