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re_alignment2012-11-12 02:35 am
4_toteachus) wrote in re_alignment2012-11-12 02:35 am
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[It's been a while since Four's done some information gathering! And this is a topic he knows most here are well aware of. He doesn't write it out right away however, he takes the time to think about it, since he's personally aware that it's a sensitive topic.]
War is an unavoidable part of humanity, in the sense that it seems that those who are sentient have trouble avoiding it. Conflicting ideals come together and creates something that harms everyone, it is how most civilizations are built. When I first saw war with my own eyes, I thought it was the most terrible monster I've ever seen. This much hasn't changed for me. I have mentioned before that it's the purpose of me and my twin to gather information related to humanity, and to one day understand it.
Knowing why and when a war starts and finishes is one thing. Understanding is another, and I believe I'm starting to understand. There's still a lot I don't know however.
Can anyone explain war to me?
What is it like from your point of view?
If someone values life, how can they fight in a war?
War is an unavoidable part of humanity, in the sense that it seems that those who are sentient have trouble avoiding it. Conflicting ideals come together and creates something that harms everyone, it is how most civilizations are built. When I first saw war with my own eyes, I thought it was the most terrible monster I've ever seen. This much hasn't changed for me. I have mentioned before that it's the purpose of me and my twin to gather information related to humanity, and to one day understand it.
Knowing why and when a war starts and finishes is one thing. Understanding is another, and I believe I'm starting to understand. There's still a lot I don't know however.
Can anyone explain war to me?
What is it like from your point of view?
If someone values life, how can they fight in a war?
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[Jetfire's frowning faintly, optics slightly dim as he thinks.] You have at least two sides, each of which is strong enough, at least initially, to realise their part, and as long as neither is defeated nor can agree, you have war.
In the simplest of terms and reaction-action patterns, war simply means one party was attacked, whatever the underlying reason, and the other party defended theselves. No one would simply accept taking lethal force without attempting to keep alive.
[He shakes his helm, looking away for a moment.]
If I didn't value life, I'd stand aside and let others fight it, Four. The war has touched other planets, or even those of our species that didn't want to be involved. Many of us feel we have at least attempt to hep protect those who would otherwise be affected.