Levgre
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« on: December 07, 2008, 11:37:23 PM » |
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The Greek people became very upset after hearing the harsh words from their American friends, and having the borders closed off. What was especially hurtful were the accusations that the Greek soldiers, who were composed of their friends and families, were slaughtering civilians instead of fighting military and working to remove the rule of the Canadian despot, Kingpin. It also sparked discussion among the Greek philosophers. Thales, one of the most popular Greek philosophers among the common people, wrote an article on the Justness of war, and in particular, the Greek war against the Canadians.
What is justness? How can it be applied to war? Can there be a just war? These are questions that many will answer differently. The Americans to the west, and others have already answered soundly: The Greek war is unjust.
The reason they give, is that the sovereignty of the Canadians is being violated. Sovereignty, in relation to a nation, can be defined as a nation's right to rule itself.
They also claim that they could hear the screams of innocents being slaughtered, and hence that the Greeks are without compassion or honor. Although that claim is known to be false, both because we all know the fine character of the Greek soldiers, and because there was no battle in the city of Estevan, as the Canadian army had retreated.
But back to the case of violating Canadian sovereignty, does that in itself make the war against the Canadians unjust? Although, one must first ask, where was the uproar when the Catfish Federation was invaded? Or the Myrmidons? If the uproar was a matter of principle over the sovereignty of nations, wouldn't those wars have been so repugnant to the Americans that they would have spoke up against those wars, or sent assistance to those countries?
The Buddhist pacifists are true objectors to war. They voted no to the war on principle. They object to any to and all violence, because since to them God is everything and everyone in this world, any violence is an attack on God. They do not care for the sovereignty of nations, as that is an illusion... all nations are subordinate under God. Although many would call this view impractical, as some nations are less beneficial for the people than others. In some nations the Buddhists would not be left to practice their religion in peace, or to speak the word of God.
The Americans are acting aggressively, so aggressively that it seems likely that they plan to attack, out of self-interest, not principle over Canada's sovereignty. They do not want a stronger, larger Greek nation that they would be at the mercy of(although, with a southern defensive pact, this vulnerability is quite debatable). Yes, they are objecting over sovereignty, but not the Canadian's sovereignty, or the Myrmidon's sovereignty. It is their own sovereignty.
When this is realized, the way that nations determine justness in war is more self-evident. To a nation, just is when that nation looks after its own. Unjust is when that nation fails to look after its own. Greece looks after the Greeks first and foremost, and rightly so. The same with the Americans, who look after the American people.
Going to war is the just choice for the Greeks. It will ensure the sovereignty of Greece for many ages to come. Smaller countries such as America care about what happens to other small countries such as Canada(especially the geographically close ones), as they believe they have no other choice in order to preserve their sovereignty but to band together with other peoples who are largely strangers.
The Greeks have enough power to not have to rely on other peoples and nations, who lack ultimate compassion for the Greeks(as is natural for people you know not so well). If America or Canada were stronger than the Greeks and confident in their abilities of war, it would have likely been them invading Greece. Do not doubt this.
Glaukos spoke with wisdom and honor in his address to the world, speaking directly about Greece's motives. Many nations would invent a reason to attack another nation. They would spread propaganda, they would invent imaginary transgressions brought against them. Glaukos spoke directly, stating that the purpose of the war against the Canadians is "To truly assure the continuing prosperity of the Greeks". He is fulfilling his duty as the Nation's leader, to look after the Greek people and do what is in their best interest.
The Greeks did demonstrate restraint in not attacking the Americans earlier for their more fertile land, although it may have been the wrong choice not to attack them, since it seems an American attack on Greece may be imminent. For a leader, looking after your own country's best interest does not mean taking every possible action to increase the future safety of your country. But it does mean that refusing to take action when it seems evident that inaction may likely lead to later catastrophe, is failure as a leader. Of course, this judgment deals with the unforeseen future, so it may be later discovered that the war against the Canadians was unnecessary. But the risk of the loss of Greek sovereignty, from not increasing the size and resources of the country, is too high. A cruel and merciless leader could invade from foreign lands, razing Greek cities, indiscreetly slaughtering the Greek people, and destroy all of Greece's culture and history. A leader must be prudent, and not take great risks with his nation.
The purpose of the war against Canada is to preserve Greece in ages to come. Only the Greeks can be trusted to have the desire and compassion to look after the Greeks(and hopefully, the Greek-Canadians). If we were to not act, it is quite likely future Greeks would curse our names. Take the words of the Americans lightly, and pray for our soldiers. We are caring for our own.
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