Sunday, June 10, 2007
Peace = War… What do you think?
According to Michael Savage, who wrote The Savage Nation, “war does bring peace (54).” He says, “Look at World War II. The idiots don’t even know their own history. Hitler was killed. That was the end of the war. And war brought fifty years of peace, more or less (54).” His discussion of war summarizes his feelings toward the liberal side in this specific subject. He puts down the people who choose to not fight back. The following words are from college students from Brown University: “Our parents taught us not to hit when we were young, not to hit back, and that’s exactly what we’re doing. Violence will only beget more violence (54).” To these words Savage remarks, “Do you hear these morons?” Savage obviously disagrees. He makes himself very clear. He believes that war is the answer and to not be petty about it will help a lot.
I agree there is a time for war. Yet, there is a time for peace, too. If it can be done, working conflict out peacefully is the best first option, and if necessary resorting to war may follow. I think he gets slightly carried away with his name calling in this book. The Bible tells us to turn the other cheek, and yet, he insults these college kids for doing what they were taught and know to be right. So, I disagree with him on that aspect. I think there is a good balance, but he seems a little off.