Why do we continue to have wars if we already know the consequences of them?

Answer 1

wanting and not wanting war is dependent on to whom this question will be addressed. to the "population conscious" group, this is a necessity for wars creates more deaths and thus lowers population dramatically. to businessmen, this is very lucrative for it produces markets for products from armaments to toilet papers.to the religious, this is an act of god to punish sinners and unbelievers.
but most of all war is a necessity to a certain group of people in order to maintain their status, economically, politically, financially,etc.

Answer 2

We really dont know the consequence of each. Wars are created by a very few, with sheep followers.

Answer 3

Wars will never cease even if we know the outcome.
There's always been an economic side of war that those in power use to exploit more money from the innocents.

War, my friend, makes wealthy men wealthier.

Answer 4

We were put on earth to fight eachother.
Wars have gone on since humans began, it is in our nature to destroy eachother. That way only the strongest survive.

Just look at it... any excuse will do for a fight - it could be where you live, what religion you are, what colour you are, what part of a city your from, what politician you support, even what football team you support.
There will be no end to it until there is only one remaining.

Answer 5

let's just call it a form of INSANITY. that some GOVERNMENTS are suffering from and are unable to find a cure for.

Answer 6

The simple answer to your qusetion is: EGO.

Answer 7

Power and hope

Answer 8

It is just human nature. Sick but true.

Answer 9

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