War is an evil, an evil we are all capable of. We wage war on the basis that we gain something after it is over. This gain can range from protecting innocent lives, to economic growth, and to stop evil from spreading. Us Americans believe that we can bring bad guys down because we can. Declared to be the strongest nation of the entire world, but believe this is not the whole truth as do many believe. We went into Afghanistan with the mindset vengeance and death to Al Qaeda after 9/11, we wanted to stop Osama Bin Laden’s reign of terror and death. The government's intentions seem to be clear and just but then we see the economic growth of the United States. We seemed to have interest in the gas reserves in Afghanistan. This false vengeance and greed caused 20,083 american casualties. This sculpture is of prisoner of war, bandaged around the eyes, tied by the stomach. This art gives a vibe of innocence to me since he has no way out of his situation. POW’s or prisoners of war don't have to be soldiers of the opposing force, they can be civilians. This to me shows how the government of the United States can be ignorant about the innocent people they may cause harm to. Innocent people are affected by the opposing governments greed. The many innocent people will be hurt by the greedy government of the united states. War is greed, and none will stop them.
I would have to agree and disagree with you. I can sort of agree that the US government is greedy. It obviously is corrupt but how can one be so sure that war is caused by all this greed? War also make sure that us as citizens are safe in this country which is why it is the land of opportunities. I believe that is war was caused by greed, we wouldn't have war. They wouldn't care about us living here and would most likely not try to fight any other country. I do agree that war is evil, I don't think war should ever be our first option but it is necessary to fight against the terrorist. I think what war should focus on how to make the soldiers readjust to their life back home better. We have many soldiers coming back with PTSD and with depression that the soldiers should be our first priority since most willingly signed up and decided that they will fight for our country. I can most definitely see where you're coming from and I think you did a good job backing it up!
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