Winners and Losers

There are winners in all wars! Who might they be?

Before and during wars the manufacturers of weapons, munitions, and transportation equipment owners all profit.

After wars companies that do the reconstruction, suppliers of materials and all resource that are used along with supporting industries all profit.

Even politicians is some countries receive paybacks and other benefits which though possibly illegal is often accepted by the people as that is the way things are done. There are times when politicians have personal investments or their relatives and friends have investments in those companies that stand to make large profits.

There is nothing new in these observations. This is simply a reflection on the realities of our world and human nature.

Now, who are the losers?

The losers are those individuals who gave up their lives fighting and those who became physical and mental casualties of the war. As well, their families and friends suffer.
The costs of goods and services frequently are increased. Look for example, the price of oil and the subsequent gas at the pump prices that all consumers face. We can easily relate to the fact that there are many losers.

As well, the war efforts are supported by all taxpayers. The quality of life of all is negatively impacted.

We can at time be both winners and losers and in the trade-off, accept that fact. Perhaps the hardest aspect to be absorbed by individuals is to live with the stress induced by the war, from day to day and the many days that follow the end of the war.

Wars are destructive of property and human beings and these losses go on for ever, from generation to generation. Genocides have taken place during wars and these will never be forgotten. One can look at the hate that exists between and among nations and how memories of past wars are not easily forgotten, if ever. How can the children of those who gave up so much during wars ever forgive those on “the other side?”