Actually I am a veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan - returning from Helmand Province most recently in 2012. I never said I don't see detrimental effects of war.

Actually I am a veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan - returning from Helmand Province most recently in 2012. I never said I don't see detrimental effects of war. The original question was Does War destroy more wealth than it creates? Also, I know of many situations where a sane person may stand in a bombed out building surrounded by corpses and find none if it detrimental. Standing inside the final bunker that housed the last vestiges of the Nazi's for instance. It is also absolutely ludicrous to think that war is only characterised by munitions destroying buildings resulting in the death of the inhabitants. For instance - here is the United States Navy USNS Comfort (T-AH-20). In accordance with the Geneva Conventions, USNS Comfort and her crew do not carry any offensive weapons. Firing upon the Comfort would be considered a war crime as the ship only carries weapons for self-defense. The Comfort has provided medical aid to literally millions of people around the globe regardless of colour, creed or caste however it remains firmly within the employ the US Navy and is funded by the same pot used for fighting conflicts. Your understanding of war is childlike at best with no discernment. Furthermore the question was centered purely on the issue of wealth creation - a purely economic question distinct from ethical or moral concerns.