Many will find this a hippy-dippy posit, but... there is no need for war. Every major conflict in the history of man has been about religious differences, greed, ego or revenge. Humans are not ready to give up any of these attitudes, so war will be on this planet for many years to come. Writing your congressman and protesting in the streets might do some good... but not much. The war machine is a gargantuan monolith and too many special interest are making too much money to dismantle it just yet.
There is only one solution to war and it happens one heart at a time. A little kinder, a little more understanding, a little more loving. Hearts are usually moved incrementally, which can be frustrating. Deep down, in their very marrow, most people are ready to leave their war-like attitudes behind. But they're scared. If they become vulnerable, then won't they be at a disadvantage? Won't people mistake kindness for weakness? Won't they fall behind in a dog-eat-dog world?
Well, no. They won't. Because you get back more of what you project. That is not New Age mularkey, but basic quantum physics. So we should certainly honor those whose blood has seeped into battlefield soil, as we should honor all life.
But, please, let's not erect more monuments to war and make heroes of those who propagate it.
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