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Originally Posted by SuchFriendsAreDangerous
Again. I am aware of the contradictions that I am presenting, hence why I called them IDEALS. You can not necessarily reach ideals, but that does not invalidate their worth simply because they are unobtainable. I hold to the standard the WAR is never an option, is NEVER justifiable, and thus I condemn all acts of war BUT...
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I understand your point and I wonder if much the same underlying position exists even with those who, in certain instances, support the idea of war. The idea that war must never be an option ... unless. I suppose that's my position, anyway.
I'd certainly say that the massive majority of wars have been unnecessary. I just always have to imagine that a situation
can exist where one might be necessary. A re-emergence of state fascism, for example.
The thing is that, just like you, I'm still trying to work through my thoughts on all this (which is partly the motivation for starting this thread). I'm certainly not convinced of every facet of my argument. It isn't even an argument at all in some ways, just a belief.