The debate has raged for years about war and its affect on humanity. Is it necessary for cultural change? Is war something that should be avoided at all cost? These questions are just a couple of the thousands of questions surrounding the topic of war. I believe that war is directly related with death and destruction. I also believe that the weapons created pose a threat to destroy large groups of people with deadly ease. Yet, I also believe that sometimes war is needed to defend rights and beliefs. Even though I disagree with the massive amount of mayhem that war creates, I believe that war is a relevant tool for change in the way people think and act.
The death and destruction of war is apparent in every conflict this planet has ever hosted. The wars of the past have been highlighted by the casualties they have created. It seems the more people who lose their life during a certain war; the more the war is remembered. Remembering the destruction of war is an important part of the healing process. Yet, the recollection of the former horrors of war does not always teach the future generations what is needed to avoid deadly conflicts. This is clear and present in the war in Iraq. It seems that individuals have forgotten about the war in Vietnam, and it seems more obvious each day that the war in the Middle East is incredibly similar to the war in Asia years ago.
As the years have pasted, the weapons of war have become more deadly and more efficient. Beginning with the Manhattan Project and the creation of the atom bomb, to the smart satellite bombs being used today, weapons are able to kill large numbers of people with just the push of a button. This makes taking life very impersonal. In the wars of past men would have to face their opponents up-close. This would allow soldiers to see the destruction and gore with their own eyes. As the weapons become more powerful and the attacks are done from larger distances, wars of the future have the potential to be more...