Assignment 9 Brian Sato

There is a time for talking and there is a time for war. Not all disputes can be settled through pen and paper. War is one of the lesser evils.

War should not be the first option. But when a country is attacked (9/11, Pearl Harbor), they should be able to retaliate. War is a defensive measure and should stay that way. If a country doesn't attack back, it shows weakness therefore will be attacked again. Also if another allied country is being torn apart by the attacking country, we should not declare war unless the country says it needs help.

If talking it out was more effective, more people would do that but that is not the case. Either you win the war or both sides get tired of the bloodshed and stop. It's hard for a war to stop (World War II) even if a country is pretty much defeated. A country could keep fighting till the last man for its cause. Alternatives don't work which is why war keeps on going. That is the harsh reality of this world. I hope war just becomes history but wars will continue to happen in the future.