Recognizing the Reality of the Iraq War

clipped from www.peaceheroes.com Recognizing the Reality of the Iraq War These memorials silently ask the question, Why War --- and demand a credible answer. Out of 600 members of Congress, only one has a child in the military. Below is a list of questions from the curriculum which accompanies the film. These questions have value for all of us. *Is war necessary? If so, when? If not, why not? *How do different people experience war? *Is war about actions or about feelings? *How should people protest against war? *How can people protest against war and also support soldiers? *What were the reasons given for enlisting? *What might be considered positive or negative reasons to enlist? *In looking back, did the soldiers have regrets about enlisting? If so, why? If not, why not? *At what age did the soldiers enlist? *How should we honor those who are killed in war? What is the purpose of a war memorial?