I find the issues, complexities, and dilemmas of war to be very interesting. Aside from the seemingly pointless inquiry into what is “fair” or moral in a war, the big question seems to be if there is such a thing as a justifiable war, and if there is, what are its characteristics?
I do not believe that violence is a proper way to solve problems and disputes, and yet I think that I would be hard-pressed to decry war or violence in the face of someone trying to kill me or my loved ones. If they do not have the right to “play God” and decide my fate, then do I have the right to decide theirs? Why? What is the justification for this seemingly obvious—and certainly self-serving—logic?
Another example of the problems and complexities of moral absolutism.
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From my personal notes, 6/6/00
