Being anti-war...where do we draw the line?

It is easy for us, as privileged North Americans, to be anti-war. We can say that killing people is bad and that we shouldn't do it. We are indoctrinated with anti-war sentiments from bumper stickers to songs. (Side rant: I hate John Lennon. "Wars over if you want it" is not a feasible solution. Sometimes people don't want the war to be over: see below.)

In less-privileged countries, the inclination towards violence and warfare is much much higher. When you are oppressed, when your attempts at diplomacy fail, the only solution is revolution--the only solution is war, violence, death! Most revolutions are sparked when the CIA steps in removes a democratically elected head of state (or a head of state that is 'beloved' among the people) and institutes a dictator. These people have seen diplomacy and know that it doesn't work!

The reason for going to war, not the war itself is what should be scrutinized. The military and their training is what should be examined.

This is just another example of unthinking devotion; another example of why the right laughs at the left. Don't let this happen. Be what you preach! THINK!

-C.S.