Assignment #9 - Daniel Kolpek

The consequences of war bloodstain the history of humankind. Millions of lives taken, millions of families heartbroken, millions of people beaten, and for what purpose? Most of the time war seems pointless and unnecessary. Though it may not seem like war is needed, there are some cases where it is vital. For example, ISIS and radical terrorist groups. What they do is not justifiable in any way. They are killing civilians over the very things we have protected under our government. When innocent lives are being taken and people are being oppressed by a radical group, something needs to be done. Sometimes blood needs to be shed to protect the helpless. In no way does this make it morally right, but it is more immoral and selfish to just stand by and watch from our safety while others are being slaughtered by irrational people over their beliefs. No country is ever obligated to go to war and most of the time can avoid it through compromise or other methods. But when one side refuses to negotiate, they leave no choice.