Are there negative sides to a war but also positive sides?
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People learn foreign languages, travel to exotic locales that they normally could not afford to go see, get exposed to foreign culture, see strange plant life, spread their culture, intermingle their genes bringing diversity to the gene pool, study certain sciences more, spur medical advances by getting injuries that are unusual in peace time, spread their culture, show off their technology to people who otherwise would not get to see it, expose their religion to other people, spur developments in satellite technology and communications, buy lots of handmade souvenirs and curios from locals eager to sell them, establish business contacts that they exploit for decades to come, help create future tourist destinations, and create a surge in business for the memorial crafting trade.
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When considering a viewpoint, I want to first know the other side and so I agree  with you on that, what I think happens is that if your opinions are to one sided they may be a symptom of not fully understanding the sociological, cultural and political "peace" \nthat is not found in the extreme poles of the other, I think there is no safe zone or a perfect sense of things only a neutral zone whereby one understands the meaninglessness of controversy.\n\nSimple psychology I think plays a big part in life it is profoundly ironic that few acquire this virtue of none being. This most simple of human trait is the reason ignorants persists in human nature.
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In World War 2 both sides thought they had God on their side.\n\nIn the American war of independence, both sides thought they had God on their side.\n\nPretty much every warring nation or people has thought they had God on their side.\n\nIt's ego, the whole "Our Cause is just because we say so" thing.
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One really powerful primary source about Iraq and Afghanistan is the Sandbox blog on the Doonesbury website.  Every day there are a couple posts by soldiers involved over there.  There is a range of content, but it gives you the sense that there really are good people working hard to improve the lives of Iraqis even though there is also a lot of disastrous stuff happening.  It might open their eyes a little.  I think they'll find glimpses of the good side there, regardless of their politics.
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nobody wins in war...that is a fact... all lives are damaged, not only physically, but mostly emotionally, psychologically and spiritually...why the question of war between countries? it is the thought of a person who loves war, who is supposed to embrace peace at all times...please, let us put a stop to this ill-thoughts. instead, spread the word...peace unto you, brother...
876149
both. Wars are bad for civillians, but great for the military industrialists (and politicians who get the huge kick-backs from the contractors) (can you say CHENEY?)
730707
Loaded question, anyone from either side will of course tell you its the other side that does.
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Please ONLY ANSWER IF you have had one and IT TURNED OUT TO BE CORRECT????\n\nUhhhh you kinda eliminate the chance to hear both sides then don't ya?
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Gosh, who really "favors" war as if they like it. There may be some, but I think most everyone would like to avoid it. \n\nWhat it is good for is another matter. A country and a people can control themselves and fix their own problems without war (for the most part). But what do you do with other countries that are out of your control? What do you do with Nazi Germany? Just let them take over the world? Or how about the the more controversial "war on terror". Do you just let terrorists keep attacking or do you try to prevent their ability to communicate and to organize? \n\nI sure hope that I never have to fight in a war. What I do know of it is pretty terrible. But there are some things in the world that are worth fighting for. And things that even HAVE to be fought for unless you want to die or be slaves to others.
503708
No. All wars have a root cause of economics and then you go from there. Money and emotions run the world.
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Yes this is really a no win for us. What do we hope to gain from the war we are in. A wise man once said that "War must be avoided in all circumstances". If I get best answer you will know who said that.
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i think both, they had a great impact on wich side to take but i hve more feeling to thr revoloutionay war becaues that was the start of our country. the civil war was a war about taxes and thins like that, salvery came after the fact. it was to keep lincon presdent bucause that was the only thing he could have thought of. but the rev war was the satr of a new nation that broke away from one of the lagest navy and won its indepndance. i have more to say because i think of them later for some reason you can email me back for further questions: arcturus010@yahoo.com
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Instead of trying to decide who is more morally just in this situation, it would be best to try and come up with a way to end it peacefully.  If one side "wins", then it will only cause further conflict.
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always that fear of civil war again. but as for disagreements, every country has them. can't make everybody happy. always the discontents. but this country has too much to offer, for it to break up. too many checks and balances.
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When it comes to issues like the war......some people really take offense on both sides, and there is occaisonal violence.\n\nRemember the civil rights struggle? People exercised their freedoms....and were attacked!\n\nThis is a free nation, and it's sad when there is a hazard while exercising freedom!
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War is a last course of action to achieve a common goal after exhausting all other methods of negotiation, compromise, and/or conciliation. \n\nThere are those who think war is never an option because no one every truly wins, but I gave you a reason for it. :)
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There once was a war that was pivital\nAnd somehow this war was called "civil"\nThey all fought alot\nAnd someone got shot\nIt's too bad when different sides quibble!