I Hate War

I served. It was near the end of the second world war, and I was required to - and I also felt it was my duty. And I think I did it well.

And I suppose I think that in those circumstances, it was necessary. But it was still horrible, it was still awful.

It's impractical I know, but I've often felt that any politician who is in a position to make a decision to go to war should have had to experience it. Only then can somebody decide it the price is worth it.

And even if it is. It's a hideous price. It can only be justified by the genuine risk of something worse.

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Katy03 · 18-21, F

I have got a bit of an interest in both world wars, like what led up to them and the politics behind them. I don't think there are many good reasons for ever going to war, although WW2 was fully justified.

My great uncle was part of the D Day landings, and I am in total admiration for anyone who fought back then. I don't know, but I'm guessing you'll have seen some hideous stuff, that I'll probably never see - and you all did that, and many died, so we could have the life and freedom that we have today. And for that, I for one, am very grateful. Thank you x

Platoscave · F

Trump needs people to act as therapist for him
Trump is a warmonger because of the rich-kid abuse he suffered

He was deprived of real love. There wasn't much in that family to begin with...
So he wants to make war on the whole world (especially the parts perceived as most vulnerable...)

to punish it cause he feels so empty.

So if real people can do this work we might have a fighting chance to steer through this.

Then we have to install human beings into positions of power uncorrupted by money.

If we could install a humane economy FIRST that would be a big help.

SW-User

Firstly thank you for your service drafted or not. Secondly, WWII was the last war I believe fought for global freedom a worthy cause and end, although it turned out messily/disgracefully, money and power being primary goals!

SW-User

@SW-User every conflict since as been money motivated!

SW-User

I can't imagine what it must be like, it is horrible and wasteful, but it is a part of your journey.. and sometimes those tough moments shape us to be the people we end up being.

Thank you for sharing this.

redback · 51-55, M

Hi wally,
Politicians create the good men and women like you usually give their lives for them!

Platoscave · F

and in the war you were in...what was the alternative that was so much worse?

SW-User

you never see a politician with real blood on their hands

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