what's it good for? - Assignment 9 James Apo

I firmly believe that there is a time for war. War is an awful thing, and historically some incredibly inhumane things have been done in war, for example the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in World War 2. Although it is awful, that does not mean that it is unnecessary. World peace is something many of us have always wanted to attain, however, I just do not think that is possible. There will always be conflicting beliefs, and there are several countries against us, due to our diversified nation and overall military prowess. It is too much to say other countries are jealous of us, but it is evident that we have been a target of terrorism. Culture is great. In  our country, the difference in culture is what makes us the U.S. This is an exceptional fact, but other nations are not as complex. We can accept differences, but differences in religious belief often cause uproar. In the middle east, Islam is the primary accepted faith, and although most Muslims do not believe in killing people to get closer to their deity, a select few do, and this fact shows that we will often have problems with them. When it comes to our people against another group(s), violence is the answer. Many people are pacifists, and I can respect that. Many will disagree with what I have said, but that is a part of life. Debates are also necessary, and they, on the flip side, do not have to lead to war.