Ehtical look at war.

War, a word that we are all familiar with, especially now while America is involved in a political conflict with Iraq. What is war? Is it human nature to resort to war? Is war moral? Philosophers throughout history have pondered the same questions coming up with several conflicting answers. The very definition of war has been subject between philosophers. Cicero defines war as "a contention by force", Hugo Grotius adds that "war is the state …

…of legislation and enforcement. In conclusion to this presentation, I would like to put out the message that I do agree with war in the right terms and for the right reasons. It is important in this country for the citizens to have their say and opinion expressed when faced with a descioin of going to war. Part of the reason we go to war, is to fight to keep our free speech and freedom.