Usually, it is the old warriors who wish most for peace!
As a soldier and a tourist, I’ve been to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. I’ve been to ten countries and interacted with other people in these countries from the far corners of the earth. During my travels, it has become obvious to me that we all share more in common with each other than differences. We are truly members of an extended family; the family of our humanity.
When we learn to embrace our commonalities instead of focusing on our differences or entertaining our ignorance, there will be peace. When we learn to respect each other, and help each other during times of need, there will be peace. When we learn to respect each other’s beliefs and customs instead of vying for dominance either through religion, economics, or force of arms, there will be peace.
While we must always hope or even pray for peace, we must always prepare for war. While we cherish life and Liberty, there are those who will not. While we always hope others can accept us for who we are, it is in our ability to wage war if necessary that we force respect for what we can do to them. While one is preferable, either will do. For this soldier, my country and way of life will always come first.
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