[Moneyguy1]

Ghandi is good. Almost singlehandedly created one of the world's largest democracies

Jesus Christ...never took up arms, never advocated revenge, talked of peace and left a legacy of one of the three major religions in the world.

I'm sure others can be found as well.

"Blessed are the peacemakers...." An often overlooked tenet of Christianity

Bryant, Dismissing past programs out of hand is illogical and petty, especially given the advantages of hindsight. Even the "war on poverty", although not reaching all the goals it set up for itself was a noble cause. Such programs must be judged not only on what they did and did not accomplish, but must also be examined in the context of their own time, and what they hoped to do. A full examination would include the reasons they did or did not succeed.

Personally, I don't like the concept of "The War on" anything...It implies something destructive and negative. Programs that did succeed like those during the 30s depression, NEVER aligned themselves with the word "war". And doesn't "The Peace Corps" with individuals volunteering their time have a far more positive outlook?

Am I completely against war? I don't think so since I was in the military for six years. Do I think it is sometimes necessary? Probably. WOuld I go if called back? I don't really know, and it is a moot question at my age. Personally, I think the wars should be fought by the leaders who start them rather than young surrogates with little or no choice in the matter.

I wonder if you want to label me as an elitist as well since I have some opposing views. Label away.

Amazing what the faceless nature of the internet does for ones bravado.