Assignment 9- Brittany

I do not think that war should be used as a solution. War leaves destruction and many more problems in its wake. It may resolve one problem, but at what cost? The ends do not justify the means. That being said, I feel that in some instances war is a necessary evil. Some things must be fought for. Some things cannot be discussed calmly at a table. Does that make war morally right though? No, it does not. With all the death and devastation that follow war, such an act could never be morally right. No reason on earth could possibly make what occurs during a war okay. However, it seems that at times it is necessary. I think that if a country is attacked or threatened, they have a responsibility to protect the citizens of their country and go to war. In order to protect the whole, they must make some sacrifices. In other instances, though, war can be avoided. If we could get ourselves out of the habit of attacking people when we don’t like something then much pain and tragedy could be avoided. If we could just learn to be more open-minded, then many conflicts could be resolved through peaceful means. As horrific and devastating as it is, in some situations war is necessary, but in other situations it is not.