A necessary evil- Rachel Roberts

I believe that war is one of those necessary evils that has to happen in order for the world to work. Like taxes or traffic, there is no other option sometimes.

Now I don't think we should go around trying to start wars or getting involved in conflicts that we don't have a place in. War should be used as a defensive measure. Like if we were attacked (example: 9/11 and Pearl Harbor), it is then imperative to go to war. If we don't, it makes us look cowardly, like a dog rolling over to show its belly in submission. This just opens the door to more horrific attacks since the enemy knows they can get away with it, leading to more innocent civilian deaths.

Some conflicts can't be solved with just words. Force is necessary when dealing with vicious people who wish to kill a whole nation. We can't always just hold hands, drink tea, and sing Kumbaya with people who want us dead. Its just not possible. The world just doesn't work like that. Sorry. Actions speak louder than words, and this case words aren't loud enough. Many nations go back on diplomatic measures or violate treaty terms, so why try and put something in place that isn't going to work. But then again, in some situations, with more agreeable nations, diplomatic measures will work and in that case war isn't necessary.