This is the serious ?? for the day. Why do people have to war? What can be done to stop it? Or are we doomed?

Question

As the mother of a young US Marine who has had three friends from bootcamp die in the Middle East, my heart seems to never stop aching from what I see and hear on the news. I can't imagine a world without world, but is it possible? So many good people, on both sides of the world are dying and it seems to be escalating every day. Are there any Yahooers out therel with a common sense, and non political view of how we as common Americans can change things? I don't want to bury my Marine nor do I want to see anymore good young people die, either here or in other parts of the world. Is it time for mothers to make a stand? Can we make a difference? If ALL mothers came together and worked to end the war, do you think we would have a chance? Your thoughts please. Thank you.

I am remiss for saying that not only is my Marine a "she" I am deeply proud of her and all the sacrifices that she and her fellow warriors have made for us. I am also very appreciative of many of the intelligent, rational, kind and compassionate answers that my fellow Yahooers took the time to post. Again, I am very, very proud of my Marine and support her and all she does to protect our country. I pray constantly for her safe return and that of each and every one of our fighting military men and women. And yes, I think there are good people "over there" too. The whole world is not evil, thank God.

Answer 1

Sorry, mom, but until you can eliminate human nature, you'll never eliminate war. In fact, it's really wrong to characterize it as "human" nature, because we have evidence of actual warlike behavior amongst certain animal species. There are many Gods, but the one most fervently worshipped throughout history is Mars, the God of War.
These are not random thoughts or semi-educated guesses; these are the opinions of generations of thoughtful and dedicated professionals in the fields of psychology, anthropology, philosophy and others. Mankind is fretting right now over such things as Weapons of Mass Destruction, when the real threat is a chemical mess known as "testosterone". An excess of that, and a pathetically predictable response to its activity, has been primarily responsible for violent human interaction since before mankind climbed down out of the trees and began walking upright.
Could all mothers make a difference? Well, it would be nice to think so, but one merely has to take a look at history to discover that womankind is just as capable of extreme violence, and just as willing to employ it, as are men. It's worth noting that some of the dreadful "ethnic cleansing" that characterised much of the warfare of recent years in Bosnia and the area around Kosovo were guided by the "tender" hands of women commanders.
I hope, mom, that you never have to join the ranks of our Gold Star Mothers. I can't think of a worse horror than that of losing a child in an especially senseless manner as this fool George Bush's "war on terra". I have children in uniform too, mom,and I'm a veteran and the son, grandson, and great, great, great great grandson (every generation back to the War of 1812 as we call it here in the USA) of veterans. I know how terrible I felt during my son's deployment in Baghdad and how I dread his likely return. If anyone can figure out how we can really, once and for all, put an end to war, I wish they'd share that information!

Answer 2

No. There are too many people on the wrong side to stop war forever. If you are just talking about the war in Iraq, still no. If we left now we would just be going back in a few years for World War III anyways. And A LOT more people would be dieing then what we are seeing in Iraq.

I guess if your idea of ALL mothers coming together happened, you could make a big difference. But you will never be able to get ALL mothers. And this would not be a very good way of supporting your Marine or honoring the fallen Marines.

To leave Iraq now would mean all those Marines, Sailors, Airmen and Soldiers have died for nothing.

Answer 3

Do you not think that the mothers of the twin towers victims didn't grieve?
It is a horrible situation when another country so threatens other countries that the ONLY solution is war. War is hell.
Peace is something you find in a cemetery. Or in a prison. I don't think we want that kind of peace. Remember Patrick Henry? He had a mother as well.
When governments have a dictator, of any stripe, the decision to go to war is a lot different than when the leader has to answer to the people who are governed. Make all countries free and give the people the right to elect their leaders and war will end. Not before. Because people are greedy and lazy, that will never happen. In the mean time, mothers will grieve.

Answer 4

I often wonder why there aren't more questions like this, take heart Mom, a mother is now Speaker Of The House, a mother is running for President, things change slowly, but they will get better. There are many anti-war Mom's out there, maybe you could start a support group. I have seen some at the anti-war rallies, there will be more on Feb. 24th. Express your opinion, and don't let anyone tell you that you can't. Best Wishes!

Answer 5

You know when i went the first time i seen my mothers eyes and your question brought back alot of memories i wish to know this answer only good people die in combat and it is tough on the ones that are left home to suffer i wish all the best for your son mam and you i truly do every night before i rest my head i say a soldires prayer may there be piece and may are sons and daughters be on the next flight.......if we change the structur of are society to learn to live together with out guns and hatred and see are children and are lands are more sacred than political agendas this will be a begining of the end of WAR and you know the more voices are heard the stronger the idea is God Bless you and your son mam

Answer 6

Have you told your son how you feel? If so, what was his response? I'm pretty sure that he feels that he is doing the right thing. The best thing you can do is support him and his troop. I know that it is hard as a family member to go along with all of this (my husband is active duty military), but disagreeing with what they do is the most hurtful thing you can do to them. I don't believe that if you got all the mothers in the world together that you could make a difference. My suggestion is to support your son and pray that he will still be there when all this is over. You're not the only one crying when he gets deployed.

Answer 7

War will never be avoided. You have people out there that will die to protect their religion or country. You see that with the Islam religion who praise suicide bombings and chaos. Sometimes war is the best answer when neither party can agree or one side does something to threaten mankind. As for the Iraq war now. Your Marine is fighting for a just cause. You might not agree with going to Iraq but what war are we fighting? We are fighting a war on terror. Terror that hit our home on 9-11 and many times before. Who are we fighting in Iraq now? We are fighting terrorist, many of which are from Iran and Syria. Many times we try the diplomatic approach but as we've seen in WWI, WWII, and many other wars diplomatic measures didn't work. Diplomatic measures can only go so far before war breaks out, or someone dies which will in turn cause a war.

Answer 8

So, as a mother, should we ignore entire cities being gassed?

How many Jews died because of debate prior to our entry into WWII?

I am sure your son didn't entire the Marine's to just benefit from travel and financial aid. They join because they want to be warriors, protectors of freedom, ambassadors of might.

War is horrible, but if there was no war, the USA would never have fought the Revolution, the Civil War, WWII. Where would we be? What is the alternative?

I understand your fear. My brother and his two sons are in the military. They feel strongly that the war in Iraq is honorable, winnable and WORTH FIGHTING.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

Get a bible and read it. It will tell you that there will wars upon wars until the very end. And no, the powers who are and who are to be will prevent you from doing anything. Thousends of good sons and daughters have been buried in the name of peace. That will continue until the man above has seen enough.