War In The Coming Century
As we turn the page on a century full of war and conflict, it is a good time to think about the possibilities this next century holds. The threat of war today, is far greater than at any time in history. The presence of nuclear weapons not only threatens the destruction of our world as we know it, but also the existence of mankind altogether! The scary part is that the chance of a major war, or even a World War III, in the coming century is very high. It seems like the United States and other countries have been walking a tightrope between war and peace, where one little slip could have disastrous consequences. Will we face a repeat of the bloody violence and anguish of years past? Many people have tried to answer that question recently, as they have throughout history. World War I was supposed to be "the war to end all wars." Many people predicted it would end in a lasting peace. When the Berlin Wall came down it was a sign to many of a future filled with peace and unity. Of course these predictions were very wrong, as are the predictions being made for a future of peace now. I agree with Winston Churchill when he said, "The further backward you look, the further forward you can see" (Emmot
Maybe you're still convinced that there is some way to avoid this fate. You have hope that somehow, someway we will learn from our past mistakes. We will suddenly turn off our path towards destruction, and take steps toward peace and unity. Sadly, there are many reasons why this will never happen. Our own human nature stands in the way. People always want to be the best, they want to be recognized, and they want to be feared. There is a definite streak of aggression in us that cannot be contained. Sure, we can keep it on a leash for a while, but every now and then, when a generation starts to lose the memories of the violence and horror of the past, it breaks free. People again consider war as a solution to their problems. While living in a world full of prejudice, anger, jealousy, and hate it seems we have become immune to the filthy, terrible ways of society. People see killing and bloody violence on television everyday and they start to get used to it. After a while we accept it as normal and even enjoy it. This coming generation is not exactly the conservative, respectful type. They are arrogant and demanding. They take for granted all the freedoms and privileges, living in the United States provides. This new generation forgets the countless Americans who laid down their lives so we can have the freedom and lifestyle we enjoy. The memories of the terrible wars and suffering of the past are slipping, and aggression is starting to show. Although we carry many of the problems of this past century with us into the next, a whole new set of challenging problems awaits us. A major concern is the constant deterioration of our environment. Problems like pollution, resource depletion, and a possible climate present a major threat to the
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Approximate Word count = 1189
Approximate Pages = 5 (250 words per page double spaced)
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