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War in Necessary
A very (very) long time ago, Machiavelli asked us, "do the ends justify the means?" That statement (or question) can be used to assess nearly any action. So, was it morally valid for the United States to drop the atomic bombs on Japan in 1945? It was a quick way to end a war, and it saved the lives of soldiers on both sides. Also, it taught us to fear nuclear power, as the first thing it was used for was to destroy (obliterate) two cities, and to kill over 200,000 people. Next, it helped to spped up research on the topic of nuclear power and gave us nuclear power plants, along with thermonuclear power. Many of the children from the cities had been evacuated to the countryside. It gave us the opportunity to research the effects of atomic bombs on buildings and on people.
If we don't commit war there won't be any success for any country. Who are we without war? If we didn't commit war there wouldn't have been any success for any country. War is about fighting against each other for peace, land, friendship etc. Some people honestly need to start realizing that Earth is not perfect. Nothing is perfect. Who are we without war? Violence, hatred, war, evil. Some people only live upon war because they have no choice. They have no option. They fight for freedom. Yes, war is an ugly thing, but definitely not the ugliest. As John Stuart Mill says, "Without war, we cannot achieve peace!" No war. No Peace.
Psalm 144:1-2
Blessed be the LORD, my rock, Who trains my hands for war, And my fingers for battle; My lovingkindness and my fortress, My stronghold and my deliverer; My shield and He in whom I take refuge; Who subdues my people under me.
Ecclesiastes 3:8
A time to love, and a time to hate; A time for war, and a time for peace.
War is necessary. War causes lot of pain and destruction but brings in peace. No pain, no gain. To gain peace, we must accept the pain of war. If the people feel that the government is not ruling justly, they fight against the government. If a
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