"War," the modern cultural euphemism for the indiscriminate slaughter of complete strangers, has become accepted as a "normal" and even "natural" part of life. Birds, bees, sky, trees, mountains, oceans, war.

Have you ever thought how ridiculous it is

that so many individuals accept murder as an acceptable problem-solving mechanism and recourse for conflict resolution? Unless neurologically damaged, they would laugh at this idea if it were applied to a local situation with individuals they knew personally.

It is only when the witch doctors of politics, propaganda, and mass religion come together

and utilize mass mind control techniques that people begin to accept this retardation of thought. When vaguely labeled collectives are labeled as "evil," and individual hearts, minds, bodies, families, and communities cannot be seen, humans lose compassion.

Out of sight, out of mind.

Soon, it will be in your sight. And you will have to make a choice. Will you stand with life? Or accept that killing non-violent human beings is acceptable for the "greater good?" Will you sacrifice yourself and your loved ones first, as an example of what a fine, upstanding "citizen" should do?

We teach children that hitting is not an acceptable way to solve problems, and then tell them that war is a necessity.

~KafkA

Graham Smith is a Voluntaryist activist, creator, and peaceful parent residing in Niigata City, Japan. Graham runs the "Voluntary Japan" online initiative with a presence here on Steem, as well as Facebook and Twitter. (Hit me up so I can stop talking about myself in the third person!)