Assignment 9 - Emily Sandford

War to me is an unnecessary evil brought into the world because of the ideas of honor and pride. Historically war was seen as an honor to defend your country, and rulers went into war for prideful reasons. There is no honor in killing people because they have different values, there is no pride in killing those whom hurt it. War asserts power, and causes devastation. War shows weakness in the countries that immediately jump into it, and don’t think of sparing a life. War rips apart families, it destroys happiness, and it messes with your mind.

War is a large part of pop culture. Harry Potter, Hunger Games, Divergent, Percy Jackson, Lord of Rings, and Star Wars (war is literally in the name). Many of these wars were caused by revolution, and had no other way except the rage of war. But in real life, there are other ways to advance the plot. We are diplomats, empathic, and smart. We know what war costs and we should be hesitant to start it. War is ONLY acceptable if there is NO other option, if ALL the backups have been exhausted, if YOU are truly ready to carry the burden war places on those involved,

if you are ready to take a life.