Nice sentiment, and philosophically I don't disagree. Realistically, as long as their are gangsters on this planet that manage to use their gifts and their armies to force injustice on others, kill them, murder their children............then their will be the need for warriors. Fib, I respect your views, so don't misread this. It is a general statement and not a personal one....those that dream of a world without war are just dreamers. It is a good dream, but not a realistic one. As long as the Hitlers, the Amin's, and others of their ilk are about, their must be warriors. As long as there are people in Westminster endorsing prejudice and discrimination in the North of Ireland, as long as there are people in Washington endorsing genocide against Native Americans, blacks, and innocent Iragi civilians, as long as the Khmer Rouge and others exist.............there must be warriors to battle them on their own terms. I am opposed to the culture that has sprung up that makes that easy to do. I believe old men should have a difficult burden of proof before they send young ones to kill and die. The cause should be clear, the strategy clear, what victory is should be defined.............and our young ones should honor the memories of those they killed, as well as those that died. This is a difficult subject..........and I also honor those like you who fight against ever having to fight again. But when undeniable terror has been unleashed on you, you will be glad for my comrades, the warriors, existence.

Respectfully,

Mick