Some rebellions are necessary. I know that many people have put their lives on the line, or died just standing up for something or someone, a cause, or often simply to defend themselves and /or their families.
I can not evolve from my background and disregard the truth of my history.. the little that I know, or have access to.
You see, it's easy to be an arm chair critic, and say that war is wrong.
But in truth, if I were faced with the things that some people in war zones are faced with, it’s quite possible, I would feel very very different.
It’s easy to be complacent, when you’re unaffected.
When your family are safe and your fridge is full.
When you have a full tank of petrol, and perhaps a new pairs of shoes that make you feel ten feet tall!.
It’s easy to turn down the volume on the TV, or turn off the news completely.
Easy to assume that those who face difficulties do so purely as a result of choices they’ve made.
Whilst there is some truth in that, difficulties are also experienced as a result of the choices made by others. Even if that choice is simply to do nothing.
If someone hurt a member of your family, your son, daughter, husband or wife, it’s quite likely that you may want to respond in kind.
As I said, not all wars are wrong, but they can be avoided.
Some wars appear to represent simple mass unconsciousness or a childlike lack of self control, whilst others often, appear to be a result of too many people turning a blind eye to an issue that should have been addressed long ago.
Thinking it would go away. Grateful to be unaffected.
Until one day, they are.
Then war suddenly becomes the most natural expression in the world.
I would say that most wars are wrong. Many are based on flat out greed and a desire to subjugate someone that the aggressor feels can be taken advantage of. Of course many others are started for bullshit religious reasons.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I do believe that a man who won't die for something is not fit to live.
True true Reggie
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