The human race is no stranger to the use of military force. For numerous centuries, our ancestors engaged in warfare, resulting in the destruction of infrastructure, spilled blood, and shedding of tears. Yet, despite the great inconveniences of the use of military force, I personal believe that history has shown that military force was necessary and justified in regards to promote the welfare of others. Historical wars that will solidify my claims are the Revolutionary War, World War 2, and the war on terrorism. Under the occupation of the British in the American Colonies, the Colonists were subjected to constant oppression. Colonists who resented the king were persecuted without a fair trial. The British implemented higher taxes on basic goods without the consent of the Colonists. And the English King refused to acknowledge the Colonist's principles of freedoms and liberties which the Colonies were established upon. Consequently, the Colonists took up arms against the British, bringing about the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. By Utilizing military force, the Colonists liberated themselves from the tyranny of the English King and restored freedoms and liberties back to the Colonies which they were previously deprived of. All in all, the Colonists were no longer slaves to the British. Unfortunately, the utilization of military force would take on a more brutal and darker personality which was quite evident in World War 2. With the rise of the Axis Powers came the outbreak of World War 2 and a potent evil that threatened the wellbeing and tranquility of the people in Asia, Europe, and Northern-Africa. One by one, countries fell into the grasp of the Axis Powers. With each fallen country, it became easier for the Axis P... ... middle of paper ... ... unnecessary deaths. Entire economies would be devastated. War can also cause serious psychological trauma for the individuals engaged in combat. However, protecting peace, security, tranquility, and freedom in the world doesn't come at an easy price. The price is regular civilians taking a pledge to devote their lives to utilizing military force to protect those they serve. In conclusion, it's my personal opinion that history has shown that military force is justified when promoting the welfare of others. The Revolutionary War allowed the American Colonies to regain their rights and liberties. World War 2 allowed the Allies to eradicate the despicable Axis Powers and put an end to their cruelty towards others. And the war on terrorism has provided Civilians across the globe a greater sense of security. As they say " War doesn't come without great sacrifices. "
The American colonists’ disagreements with British policymakers lead to the colonist’s belief that the policies imposed on them violated of their constitutional rights and their colonial charters. These policies that were imposed on the colonist came with outcome like established new boundaries, new internal and external taxes, unnecessary and cruel punishment, and taxation without representation. British policymakers enforcing Acts of Parliament, or policies, that ultimately lead in the colonist civil unrest, outbreak of hostilities, and the colonist prepared to declare their independence.
Reason for militaristic intervention would require evidence of diminished safety and security of members of that nation. In addition, if a nation has been found assisting individuals whom have threatened or endangered the general well-being of others, militaristic intervention also applies. As for ethical standards for militaristic intervention, there are various guidelines depicting the ethical method of intervention. If conducted nation to nation, example being Al Qaeda’s 9/11 attack on the US, the harmed nation can intervene without international consideration. For a nation not directly involved to intervene, example being Russia equipping rebels in Syria’s “Civil War”, one must receive approval from the international governing body, in this case the UN’s Security Council. Overarching both guidelines of intervention is the compliance with the basic principles of “Just War Theory” as is defined by the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. The benefit of this requirement is that it is not limited to those principles, and is up to the interpretation of the sitting UN Security Council. For a nation to intervene they must recognize each aspect of the “Just War Theory” in the case that the UN Security Council challenges the qualification of a nations declaration of war. This threat of prosecution would ideally reduce unwarranted militaristic intervention from
In today’s world where there are so many conflicts, battles, and wars happen all at the same time it is very important to ensure that the means that are being used will be justified in the end. From the wars in Iraq, and Afghanistan to civil conflicts taking place in Sudan and regions of the former Soviet Union conflicts are happening everywhere. Are these conflicts just or will the outcome not outweigh the losses that will inevitably happen. One such case that we can look at to see if the end did justify the means is by looking at both ...
When you hear the word “war”, you automatically think about people dying and that it is wrong. There has been many wars in the past decades. For example, the Vietnam War, the Holocaust, or the Civil War. Even though many people died, war is justifiable because to stop the advance of a morally corrupt power, to protect the lives of innocent people, and to defend the country from terrorism or racism.
There is a Time and a place for everything, for instance there were times when a militarized force wasn’t nearly large enough for an impending war as necessary to stand even that of a fighting chance towards victory. Our nation’s solution to this problem was creating the military draft, which most recently was used during the Vietnam War. The military draft, or Selective Service System, is Conscription, or in other words “forced labor demanded by some established authority” (Worddiq). “From 1948 until 1973, during both peacetime and periods of conflict, men were drafted to fill vacancies in the armed forces which could not be filled through voluntary means.” (Landscaper) 2/3 of the American troops entered in that war were volunteers, while the other third were all draftees by lottery by birth. (Roush) Some might say "hey that’s only one third of our military, that’s not too many draftees." The only problems with that statement would be that the war itself didn't move towards our favor even with the draft. The draftees went through a rushed training session and entered a battlefield with nearly no experience what-so-ever, on or off the battlefield.
During the 20th century America has been involved in many conflicts that have led to war or the taking up of arms against other humans and nations. Although the vast majority of Americans have blindly accepted these actions throughout the century, more and more people are seeing war as morally wrong. Reasons for this epiphany are based off of a variety of things and encompass many other aspects related to war and killing examples include: due to moral and ethical principles, objection to war due to strong religious beliefs, the objection to violence due to the same ideals above, objection to the government's use of force, and the objection to the use of weapons of mass destruction.
Every day we are surrounded by stories of war. In fact, we have become so accustomed to it, that we are now entertained by it. Video games, movies, and books filled with heroes who once dominated the battlefields. However it is constantly stated, “no good comes from war.” Even famous songs state “war... what is it good for… absolutely nothing.” But what if war was actually necessary? Throughout history, we see examples of the good things wars have brought. War has freed slaves, modernized medicine, brought down evil empires, and even brought countries together
...causes pain and suffering to all who endure it, those both on the front and at home. However, there are circumstances and situations in which war can be used as a last resort. Many people believe that there is no such thing as a “just war”. After all, what is just about the bloodshed of people? However, the just war theory does not aim to promote war but to regulate it. In a perfect world, war would not exist and political disputes could be resolved through peaceful measures. But, as long as humans have the desire for larger land and more wealth, many will turn to war as a means to gain these material things. It is the just war theory that allows for some sort of ethical code to govern the hell that is called war. The just war theory is a temporary solution for the time being. It is only when the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.
War is a mean to achieve a political goal.it is merely the continuation of policy in a violent form. “War is not merely an act of policy, but a true political instrument....” Moreover, the intensity of war will vary with the nature of political motives. This relationship makes war a rational act rather than a primitive and instinctive action, where war uses coercion to achieve political goals instead of use it only for destruction, and it cannot be separated from each other even after the war has started, when each side is allowed to execute its requisite responsibilities while remaining flexible enough to adapt to emerging
(“Military invention” debate.org”) Military can save 100, 000 thousands of young men and women. Also can save older people and protects our country. (“Military invention” debate.org”). When governments and terrorist hurt civilians the military can often decrease the damage. (“Military invention” debate.org”). Also Military intervention can make foreign government to step down saving the harmed countries. (“Military invention” debate.org”). Military intervention causes deaths of soldiers which a cause of them possible dyeing which is an effect of them not seeing their family and having to leave them that’s another reason they should get paid more than they do. (“Military invention”
War has always been, and will always be, a necessary action perpetrated by the human race. There are many different reasons for war: rage, passion, greed, defense, and religion to name a few. When differences cannot be solved or compromised through mediation with an opposing party and anger burns with a fiery passion, war is the last remaining option. Obviously, the purpose of any war is to win. How are wars won? Perhaps if we were to ask a member of the Defense Department during the early stages of the war in Iraq, his answer might be, “To win this war we must force the enemy into submission by means of ethical warfare.” If we were to ask a marine in the Second World War what he was told by his commanding officer he would reply, “To close with the enemy and destroy him.” (Fussell, 763).
...al advancements in the terms of civil, medical, and defensive advancements. At the same time, it has a galvanizing effect on economy through not only new innovations, but a lower unemployment rate and higher per capita output. War has saved economies from disaster, promoted the welfare of health, and the quality of life for not just humans. War may be hell, and it may be wrong, but war is certainly necessary.
War is an interaction in which two or more opposing forces have a struggle of wills. It is by no means a stranger to us, even if we have not had the tragedy of having to live through it. Whether in movies or real life accounts or war experiences, we are well exposed to the horrors of human crimes, suffering and destruction. Many feel that such depictions are usually sensationalized in order to get an audience, but in my opinion, war can never by justified. Despite the common argument that war brings about liberalism, it saddles along economic problems, a loss of lives and sufferings.
War has been around for centuries. From the time modern civilizations began, war has played an integral part in human history. It shaped the world into the modern world we live in. War has been said to be a great motivator, for example, the Great Wall of China was built to fend off the attackers from the north. However, the negative aspects of war far outweighs any positive effects it might have. The destruction of civilizations, cities and countries, mass killings of men, woman and children alike, the disastrous effect it has on economy and the after effects of war can last for centuries.
War is such a debatable topic of whether it is just to wage a war on our neighbours or invade a country.One thing is very clear there are consequence and a cost. Martin Luther once stated,“War is the greatest plague that can afflict humanity, it destroys religion, it destroys states, it destroys families”. This was exactly what did. War was not a fun game like what Jessie Pope described it as in her poem, ‘Who’s for the game’. What war did was it changed people and society. The war caused soldiers to suffer from PTSD, it left families to face the feeling of grief and it crippled the economy.