war=deception

So, war is nothing new. For thousands of years humans have resorted to war to solve problems, boost economies, overthrow dictators, take over more land. At this very moment, countries across the globe are waging wars- both on a large and small scale. So as a country at war (a war which remains a contentious and highly debated conflict over three years into it) the question is, when is war just? Is it ever justified? Do we wage war to stop something as awful as genocide? Or does more violence beget more violence?

Sun Tzu, who was actually a Chinese general that lived in 6th century BC, wrote The Art of War. He is quoted as saying, "All war is deception." These words may show his personal war-making philosophy, but we've chosen to appropriate his words, take them out of context, and use them as food for thought. Start thinking about war...about the war we are in, as well as the wars going on internationally, and then start discussing...



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