What causes war? It's a difficult question. Land claims? Cultural differences? Basic human needs? Take some examples. The Spanish-American war was started out of boredom. Folks had nothing better to do than to get angry at the Spanish, and all it took was an enterprising news magnate to start a war. The Norse killed each other because, well, why not? We were given sticks and stones to break bones, so why not do it? The ASUC goes to war because they think they're supposed to. It's a tradition. The students fight the university, and we have a rich cultural heritage to live up to. My immune system detects a set of chemical signals and goes off to war, heedless of the inconvenience caused to its host. Crusaders march off to save the heathens from themselves with large death-causing implements because God says so. Pepsi and Coca Cola war over the hearts, minds, and taste buds of the consumer base for the allmighty dollar. And bloggers war because, after all, egos must be gratified. posted by Beetle Aurora Drake 2/24/2004 11:28:00 PM # Comments (0) . . .
