Is_War_Necessary

Is War Necessary War has existed since the beginning of civilization, whether it is for gaining territory, freedom, or revenge. Although there could be some good in war towards the term of freedom, but death always pays the price. Hatred and jealousy in different countries or groups within a country fuels these bloody wars. There should be peace around the world and a different alternative to resolve differences in every conflict. The claim for this issue is a policy claim which is, war should not be necessary for mankind. In support of the claim, millions of people have died to fight for what they stand for throughout the time of humankind. Wars have started since 264-146 BC with the Romans vs. the Carthages , according to ProQuest Staff of Leading Issues Timelines. This is a support of evidence. The Romans fought to expand in Carthage’s territory while the Charthages did their best to defend themselves. These wars were consider the worst of the ancient world and there are plenty more gruesome wars throughout history to the present time. The definition of gruesome is involving or depicting death or injury. Another form of support, The United States alone spends about $1.75 billion everyday on war equipment. Other countries are also guilty on large amount of spending on warfare. The amount of money spent on war should be spent to improve the country on it’s weakness financially. This is a support of needs and value. According to Veronique de Rugy, a senior researcher of George Mason University, states that the U.S. has spent over a trillion dollars on the War on Terror. “How much money is $1 trillion' Enough to pay for the entire 1976 federal budget, adjusted for inflations. Enough to write a check for $37,500 to every Iraqi man, woman and child…” Veronique uses this language sarcastically to show readers how ridiculous the amount of money is put into war. Wars should not be necessary, but arguers who agree with war would make a point that when being attacked should be able to defend itself. The counter claim for this idea is, wars should be necessary only when a country is being attacked. This counter claim is a claim of policy. With the bombing of Perl Harbor on December 7,1941, is a good example for this counter claim. Since the U.S. was attacked by Japan, the U.S. had a right to defend its county and join World War II. In conclusion to all of the statements, wars should not be necessary. There should be a different and more peaceful approach to amend every countries differences. Throughout history, many people have lost their lives in many battles. Also wars are a huge expense and the money that are invested in war should be used for other alternatives such as education and health and other importance’s to make a country better. Over all, wars are burden a to mankind Work Cited de Rugy, Veronique. "The Trillion-Dollar War." Reason Vol. 40, No. 1. May 2008: 20-29. SIRS Researcher. Web. 22 Mar 2011. ProQuest Staff. "World Conflicts Timeline." Leading Issues Timelines. 10 Mar 2011: n.p. SIRS Researcher. Web. 21 Mar 2011.