I lost an uncle in World War 1, my mother's brother.He apparently enlisted (along with a few friends ), after an evening of drinking and while under the influence.Imagine my grandparents' horror when two mps came to get him as he had neglected to report as ordered.He had not told them of the volunteering.He subsequently was sent overseas and was later reported as missing in action.
How ironic, the "war to end all wars".There have been so many since.Governments have not yet learned that killing only perpetuates hatred.Those who begin the wars are rarely the ones to die.Meeting, talking, listening, and eradicating poverty, I believe, are the ways to go.Having said this, World War 2 unfortunately had to be fought.
I will observe a minute of silence on November 11.God bless and protect our soldiers in harm's way the world over.
Let us hope that the governments of the world can learn to stop killing our own species.