thanks for the likes and the very kind comments I appreciate it.
Bryan - I didn't say ALL war was pointless - but the inability of the human species to resolve disputes without resorting to war makes it close to pointless ?
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Thu 12th Nov 2020 07:59
I like the poem Ian, and war is many negative things but not always pointless. If we had taken that view 60 years ago, you and I would not be able to speak and write freely as we do now.
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What a wonderful poem. Something about commemoration of loss seems to bring out the best in poets.
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A lovely poem, thank you. I learned today that Brigadier General Louis John Wyatt who was responsible for selecting the Unknown Warrior is buried in our Local Churchyard alongside his wife.
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Wed 18th Nov 2020 19:42
I would argue that wars generally do have point, though we may not always agree with them. Land grab, ethnic cleansing, empire ambitions etc. We do however tend to see a point in fighting back against the aggressor.
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