what constitutes a just war?, what do you think? Options

[gotblog4me?]

What do you think constitutes a just war? in my opinion the only type of just war I can think of is in self-defense, or in defensew of weaker allies, does ne1 else think otherwise? or are u just completely agaisnt war, period?

[Spirited Away]

I think I got the following sentence from a final fantasy game/movie.. whatever..

There is no right or wrong side in a war, just two sides holding different beliefs.

So either side fighting the war will say our reasons for war is justified and the other is not. However, history will write itself that the winner of the war is right, and thus, justified. Therefore, justified causes for war be damned.

I too am anti-war, unless there really is a reason, Vietnam, Iraq, Afganastan, all were uncalled for...seeing as there were no WMD, we had no business in Iraq, and well we should have left the Vietnameese alone with their oil!, unnecessary deaths...no reasons, except pride. I guess only wars i can understand are religious wars, although I dont understand how they think they are serving justice..by more killing.

What are you saying about the Vietnamese? I think you meant Iraq... But um... please don't say that the Vietnam war was uncalled for because it demeans the lives of those who fought for freedom and against oppression.

[*nightmare4taki*]

There is no right or wrong side in a war, just two sides holding different beliefs.

I heard that same thing in that movie samurai X or something similar to that.


Out of all honesty, in my opinion I think a just war is when your intentions are to help others or someone is an actual threat to the life of your country. The Iraq War on Terrorism seemed like a good idea on paper but in actuality really nothing good has come out of it. The American troops have done all they can to help out but yet some people are still resistant and honestly I really cant blame the resistant for their actions. Its no different from Russia coming into the U.S. and telling them what kind of government will be established and how it should be operated. Although Americans may feel as though a democracy is the best form of government, that may not be necessarily how every person feels. Really and truly although a war may be just in some peoples eyes it may not always go as expected just like in the case with Vietnam, your just fighting a hopeless battle. The only reason I would approve of a country going to war these days is if another world war is about to break out.

I got a little off topic. LOL