Dennis Denowski
Human beings can only achieve progress and learn from the
lessons on the biggest conflicts in history by working together, in the same
way that plants illustrate the crucial symbiotic nature of life.
Life can only thrive absent conflict.
As we remember 97 years since the end of the First World War
on this 11th day of November, we have to ask ourselves how far human
civilization has progressed. There are so many people who died during that
conflict, and it begs the question, were their lives worth it?
The First World War actually shows the commitment of human
civilization towards their beliefs. The assassination of Archduke Franz
Ferdinand in Sarajevo was as devastating as the assassination of any
present-day leader within the borders of a rival nation. No nation right now
will tolerate dissent from another nation, particularly taking the life of a
loved one.
What we all don’t see, however, is that there is no need to
allow the existing boundaries to separate us all. In World War 1, it did not
matter whether the casualties were Pro-Allies or not. Death was delivered in
the same way that believers chant a religious song in unison. There might have
been winners and losers who emerged from the war, but the entire humanity truly
lost for ever allowing the conflict.
Alfred von Schlieffen will always be remembered for his
massive contribution to this war through his infamous plan. Germany might have
reconsidered its position in 1914 had it not been for the existence of such an
effective plan. It encouraged war in a specific and efficient manner, and this
is the most saddening aspect of human history.
So much time has been spent devising war plans and weapons
of mass destruction. The Manhattan Project alone by 1945 had employed over
130,000 people at such an extreme financial cost. As far-fetched as it might
sound, had there been peace in the First World War, a considerable effort than
was put in would have prevented the second.
Everybody needs to understand that the most constructive way
to use your time on earth is to build and create, rather than encourage war and
conflict.
Raise that poppy high up. Its 97 years since.
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