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Would you be willing to defend your country in the Hindukush mountains? The definition of 'Defence' can be streched and bend in various ways. You can be sure,
by maze-le 9y ago
Would you be willing to defend your country in the Hindukush mountains?
The definition of 'Defence' can be streched and bend in various ways. You can be sure, that in the end almost every casus belli is in 'defense' of 'your country' or 'your countrymen' or 'your values'.
- fsloth 9y agoPacifism is not always a tenable strategy for piece. Finland has a population of 5M. Russia has 144M. Russia has been a wanton overbearing opportunist when it comes to foreign policy. Now, in this particular instance, which policy from Finlands part do you think leads more likelier to a future of non-invasion: a) cordial relationships and a standing army b) cordial relationships.
- maze-le 9y agoa) to be sure. But I am not advocating for a world without military, this would be an utopia, but not realistic (sadly). I just wanted to point out, that the word 'defense' can also be used to justify a war of aggression.