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| − | + | '''Anti-war''' advocacy generally consists of two types: opposition to war itself as a means of solving disputes (see [[pacifism]]) and partisanship. | |
| + | Thus the term ''anti-war'' is often used specifically to indicate political opposition to America's war aims, notably during the [[Vietnam War]] and the invasion of Iraq. While reminiscent of [[pacificism]], the "anti-war" movement is not opposed to war ''per se'', but only America's involvement in it. | ||
Often overlooked by '''anti-war''' activists is that the [[American]] military is volunteer today, and service is not compulsory. | Often overlooked by '''anti-war''' activists is that the [[American]] military is volunteer today, and service is not compulsory. | ||
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So-called "anti-war activists" are content to let foreign governments invade other countries and slaughter or enslave innocent people, as long as the United States isn't involved. | So-called "anti-war activists" are content to let foreign governments invade other countries and slaughter or enslave innocent people, as long as the United States isn't involved. | ||
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Revision as of 15:00, December 24, 2009
Anti-war advocacy generally consists of two types: opposition to war itself as a means of solving disputes (see pacifism) and partisanship. Thus the term anti-war is often used specifically to indicate political opposition to America's war aims, notably during the Vietnam War and the invasion of Iraq. While reminiscent of pacificism, the "anti-war" movement is not opposed to war per se, but only America's involvement in it.
Often overlooked by anti-war activists is that the American military is volunteer today, and service is not compulsory.
So-called "anti-war activists" are content to let foreign governments invade other countries and slaughter or enslave innocent people, as long as the United States isn't involved.