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03 Aug 18
With the centenary of the end of WW1 approaching there will be many
commemorative events, but should we be thanking those that served?
That brave generation were duped into fighting a pointless war and they deserve our admiration for their loyalty to country and sense of duty. But
thanking them seems to be ahistorical and in one sense disrespectful of
their sacrifice, which if nothing else taught us of the futility of war.
Originally posted by @wolfgang59Futility? You make it sound like there is some kind of societal end goal to war.
With the centenary of the end of WW1 approaching there will be many
commemorative events, but should we be thanking those that served?
That brave generation were duped into fighting a pointless war and they deserve our admiration for their loyalty to country and sense of duty. But
thanking them seems to be ahistorical and in one sense disrespectful of
their sacrifice, which if nothing else taught us of the futility of war.
War is about power and making money so in that sense it gives exactly what is expected from it: Power and Money.
Originally posted by @uzlessThat doesn’t answer the question.
Futility? You make it sound like there is some kind of societal end goal to war.
War is about power and making money so in that sense it gives exactly what is expected from it: Power and Money.
Yes, the people who gained power and wealth through that war should be forced from their graves and paraded around with sign saying: thank you for dying for me.
But, should I be thanking them?
The question is well put.
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03 Aug 18
Originally posted by @shavixmirIt sounds like they should have our pity, and we theirs.
That doesn’t answer the question.
Yes, the people who gained power and wealth through that war should be forced from their graves and paraded around with sign saying: thank you for dying for me.
But, should I be thanking them?
The question is well put.
03 Aug 18
Originally posted by @js357I have a great deal of pity for most men who are shipped off to fight to make others rich.
It sounds like they should have our pity, and we theirs.
And a grand hatred of those who get rich by peddling their lies about religion, culture and nationality: the main motivations used to motivate us all into dying.
I visit WW1 and 2 battle sights and memorials. It all leaves me disgusted with humanity.
03 Aug 18
Originally posted by @wolfgang59Yes, we should thank and recognize them. We should also strive to know the truth of what happened.
With the centenary of the end of WW1 approaching there will be many
commemorative events, but should we be thanking those that served?
That brave generation were duped into fighting a pointless war and they deserve our admiration for their loyalty to country and sense of duty. But
thanking them seems to be ahistorical and in one sense disrespectful of
their sacrifice, which if nothing else taught us of the futility of war.
04 Aug 18
Originally posted by @wolfgang59How does one thank someone who is dead?
With the centenary of the end of WW1 approaching there will be many
commemorative events, but should we be thanking those that served?
That brave generation were duped into fighting a pointless war and they deserve our admiration for their loyalty to country and sense of duty. But
thanking them seems to be ahistorical and in one sense disrespectful of
their sacrifice, which if nothing else taught us of the futility of war.
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04 Aug 18
Originally posted by @wolfgang59I'll gladly thank anybody who showed bravery to defend their country. It is their intent that deserves our gratitude.
With the centenary of the end of WW1 approaching there will be many
commemorative events, but should we be thanking those that served?
That brave generation were duped into fighting a pointless war and they deserve our admiration for their loyalty to country and sense of duty. But
thanking them seems to be ahistorical and in one sense disrespectful of
their sacrifice, which if nothing else taught us of the futility of war.
04 Aug 18
Originally posted by @divegeesterYou thank them and their family members feel a sense of closure, the gratitude shown is for the living.
How does one thank someone who is dead?