Editor, Times-Union: In 1969 I was 13 when Edwin Star sang a song called “War what is it good for?”
He goes on to sing absolutely nothing. I would have to disagree with him. War is good for many things. After living through the Vietnam war, the first Gulf War and now countless other wars, I see many things it is good for. It has killed and maimed thousands of men and women. It has driven a wedge through America and her people. It has cost all of us here in America and all across the globe so much money you could never add it up, and for what? It’s good for destruction.
I know I speak for millions of people when I say STOP! We have all had enough. Things have gotten out of hand. We don’t have any money but we spend it like it falls from the sky and always will. I want to see us get together with all of our allies and lay the cards on the table. Let’s meet with everyone and agree this has got to stop. Killing people is not working. Things in the Middle East are the way they are because people over there will not accept each other for what they believe. Bombs will not change their minds no more than tormenting a mountain lion will cause it to become tame. Peace is the only thing that will bring harmony to our world.
The way I live my life is I never look for a fight but if someone attacks me I will not back down. America got attacked on 9-11-01 by a group of crazy people no matter what you believe. Whoever did it to our planes and people and buildings was crazy. How do you attack an unknown enemy? You really can’t. You can only protect yourself as best you can.
I say we look at the weaknesses in all parts of our country and strengthen them the best we can. Then put our faith in God. The only way to be safe in this life is to put your trust in God and use the mind he gave you to do your job. When did America become the boss of the world? God is the boss; don’t interfere with his plan. We must let the Middle East get on with their lives and come home and live ours.
