You believe that promoting peace and reducing military spending will lead to a safer, more just world.
Anti-militarism is a political ideology that fundamentally opposes war and the use of military force. It is rooted in the belief that conflicts should be resolved through peaceful means such as diplomacy, negotiation, and other non-violent methods. Anti-militarists often criticize the military-industrial complex, which refers to the close relationship between a nation's military leadership and the industries that support them, arguing that it perpetuates a cycle of conflict and war for profit.
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@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How would you build bridges between diverse communities in the absence of a national military?
@9KYWQ5CWomen’s Equality2yrs2Y
brute force should not be necessary to bring compromise to an issue. communication should prove to be effective between a responsible, and mature party.
@9KZJ7VJ2yrs2Y
It could be an abuse of power. The people that are protecting us should have the maturity and patience to be able to have constructive discussions with the people that they are having issues with. I believe that unless the people harm them, they should not harm the people.
@9KYWJ8C2yrs2Y
I think a government organization similar to the peace corps would be equally viable for this.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Can peace be achieved without the threat of military force?
@9K74MFN2yrs2Y
idk, id be scared to live in a country with a weak military bc other countries will pose a threat for power. Gaza is proof of that.
@9K74D8RLibertarian2yrs2Y
No. Regardless of intent or other options, it always comes down to violence.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What do you think is the most powerful symbol of peace, and how could it inspire change in our world?
@9JJMJQJ2yrs2Y
I think Anti-Militarism is a tough subject, because yes it would be great if we could always solve problems peacefully and without force. However, if a country attacks us and we still hold the idea of Anti-Militarism, how would our country fight back?
@9JJMM3CRepublican2yrs2Y
I believe there will never be entire peace throughout the seperate countries. There will always be an issue that needs to be resolved, and I feel we need a leader to be able to run America and have someone on the front line making the calls.
@9JJMWKB2yrs2Y
Trading gifts probably, and it can inspire people to be more peaceful.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What emotions arise when you hear about casualties of war, and do you believe these losses justify military conflicts?
Anger. Because we have to loss so many lives to war for what cause
@9J5QDJQ2yrs2Y
Anger, we should be pulling away from violent war, and using economic and social tactics to damage the country.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How would society change if every war memorial was replaced with a monument to peace?
@9KN2CCMRepublican2yrs2Y
If we do something like that, it is a signal that our society is crumbling. Honoring those who sacrificed for the greater good (whether you agreed with the war or not, that is the point of them fighting) is something worthy of rememberance on a large scale.
@9KPMK8H2yrs2Y
were gonna need more then just monument first we should identify why we are even having a war .situations going on in ALL of our lives isnt gonna be solved by not only killing innoceny lives but killing in general
@9KNBDVJ2yrs2Y
If we replace these monuments the soldiers are still being honored -- these monuments would encourage peace and show that peace is more important to the U.S than war.
@9KMZFBD 2yrs2Y
I feel are society would change in so many positive ways i feel if every memorial for a person could just be brought to peace feel we would come together more
@9KN2TSV2yrs2Y
If we erase our past, then we are more prone to repeat it!
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How might our daily lives be different if our society prioritized peace-building efforts over military actions?
@9HTT2VW2yrs2Y
Peace is achieved by being dangerous but choosing not to use it. Peace can also he found in cultures without disagreement.
Multinational education on how to handle discourse. Seek truth and respect traditions of others woild be helpful in moving the needle towards more Peace
@9HTSM4Y2yrs2Y
they start enforcing a lot of the laws but are not too hard with them
@9HTSYNJ2yrs2Y
There would be less order and control. The people would have to be responsible for their own safety.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What kind of world would we live in if every conflict could be solved with dialogue instead of weapons?
In a world where talking, such as dialouge instead of weapons, solves problems, countries would focus on getting along instead of using weapons. This would mean more help for people in need, like tackling poverty and improving healthcare. Nations working together and talking it out would make the whole world more connected and better off.
@9HGVVW92yrs2Y
We would live in a dream, or a world with no humans. War is going to exist as long as humans do. If there was a push towards a Anti-Militarist world it would simply be whoever can mobilize a military first during peace that can defeat the rest.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Do you think a nation can be respected on the world stage without a strong military?
@9HF2BWBProgressive2yrs2Y
A nation can certainly be respected without a strong military. The state must not rely solely on the military to earn the respect of others; it must also have strong domestic, international, and economic policies that benefit the people and thus earn the respect of other nations. To rely solely on the military as the indicator of respect is a form of soft, and even hard, imperialism.
@9HF2FRM2yrs2Y
No, we need a strong military to keep our country free
@9HF2F5K2yrs2Y
I feel like some nations won't take them serious and take advantage of them
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How would you feel about a friend who protests against military recruitment, and would you support them?
@9HZWGMV2yrs2Y
I would support them. Part of being an American is knowing that you are free. Free to live, free to speak and free to make choices. I would support anyone who wanted to join the military and serve our country and I would support anyone who doesn't want to join the military (based on their own reasoning).
@9HZX2YB2yrs2Y
I would still be nice but I wouldn't support them because I believe it is important for the US to have a strong military to keep from terrorism, invasions and many more things.
@9HZWT7B2yrs2Y
I dont know how i would feel but probably wouldn't support them
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How could the funds saved from cutting military spending positively impact your local community?
@9HTXPJ22yrs2Y
Living deep in the country, there are a lot of ways any kind of funding could help my community. Theres many roads, houses, buildings and businesses that need construction work, or just completely redone.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How would the world change if countries invested more in education and healthcare than in their militaries?
@9HGW43Q2yrs2Y
of cource less woul dbe in the military and everyting would be more converstary dissuciosn instead of fighting with arms and being physical. but when someoen does fire arms and guns, others pay not be prepaired with lack of military and power they now have
@9HGVVW92yrs2Y
Then we would wage war with drones and robots instead of humans.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
If we imagine a world without armies, what kinds of challenges do you think we would face?
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
If you could reallocate your nation's defense budget, where would you choose to invest that money?
@9HQ6HDL2yrs2Y
Anti-corruption and increased efficiency, maybe a new department that focuses on ensuring the government is running smoothly and budgeting properly.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Without the option of military careers, how do you think your peers would plan their futures differently?
@9LGHK88 1yr1Y
i do not know but i wood not like not to have the option
@9LGHF4DConstitution1yr1Y
They would choose careers different then getting involved with the military.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What personal qualities do you think are essential for a world leader in a militarism-free global society?
@9KYYN97Women’s Equality2yrs2Y
That they use their brain smartly so that innocent people do not get harmed.
@9KYYK542yrs2Y
A leader who truly thinks that the best interests of their people are most important (not the interests of other people/countries across the world).
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What would your day look like if your schools emphasized peace education over competitive sports?
@9KMPG7T2yrs2Y
Youth sports helps young athletes learn important life skills like goal setting and time management, as well as the following: High school students, especially female students, who play sports are less likely to drop out.
@9KLYKHXIndependent2yrs2Y
i think that it would be boring and and our country woulf
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What values do you think are fundamental in supporting a culture of peace and anti-militarism?
There is no possible way for anti-militarism to bring world peace without a world wide effect.
@9LGMV4P1yr1Y
There is no possible way for anti-militarism to bring world peace without a world wide effect.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How might the shift towards anti-militarism influence the kind of leaders we elect?
@9LJ3X6C1yr1Y
It can make their goals change and make us maybe want to elect someone else? Idek
@9LJ376R1yr1Y
We don't need power-hungry, blood-thirsty leaders that send other people to kill each other in the suspicion that the land we claimed was ours might get taken over by other people who were sent by their dumb world leaders to pointlessly kill.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How would you negotiate with someone who holds a vastly different viewpoint without resorting to force or intimidation?
@9KS49742yrs2Y
See i hate resorting to what ifs but say if we ran into another person with even more political and military power in a different country like Hitler and he decided lets just straight up ruin the us completely
@9KS3TWK2yrs2Y
I would use logic and ask them questions to make them change their opinion.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What are the potential environmental impacts of reducing military activities on our planet?
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@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What emotions arise within you when you think about a world that solves its disputes without force?
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Describe a scenario where international disputes are handled without military intervention; how does it look?
@9HQ689J2yrs2Y
I think we should pull about 80% of our troops out of other places in the world.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How do you reconcile personal freedom with the idea of obligatory military service in some countries?
Obligatory Military service is good because it shows ones commitment and dedication to their Country, but the people have to also be trained for the Military.
@9KKT7Z8Libertarian2yrs2Y
Military service shouldn't be obligatory, but there should be incentives to compensate for that.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How would our views on national pride and patriotism be different if they were not associated with military strength?
@9KYZWS7 2yrs2Y
I feel like, without the incorporation and reliance on our militia power, we would lose the definition of our patriotism in general. We kind of don't have anything else to hold value as pride of our nation, because the militia is kind of all we have, other than the "American dream". If we were focused on peace, and non violence conclusions, our value of pride and patriotism would strive closer to holding our problem solving abilities high.
@9KYZ7JQ2yrs2Y
It would be different by having national pride and patriotism in careers and Businesses.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How would the absence of military advertisements influence the media we consume and our perceptions of service?
@9KYXZJZ2yrs2Y
So I think the absence of military advertisements would definitely change how we view military service. HOWEVER I don't necessarily think this is a good thing, we already don't have enough kids with the physical aptitude to join the military we need to be encouraging people to join the military but still respect the opinions of those who don't want to.
@9KYWZXKRepublican2yrs2Y
Propaganda depicting a dystopian society where we live in fear of the army, or that the army is unfit to be of service, or a place where criminals go once pardoned. 1984.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What do you feel when you hear about countries engaging in arms races instead of addressing poverty and education?
@9HZVHPZ2yrs2Y
It's inefficient and should only be done at politacally stressed times with scrutiny.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Can a country's status as a 'superpower' exist without a powerful military, and what else could define it?
@9HQ6B3K2yrs2Y
Yes. Oil and access to natural resources are important to many countries revenue and alliances.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
In which situations do you believe that non-military interventions can be more effective than military options?
@9J3QWDGRepublican2yrs2Y
- Ukraine crisis: The US pushed NATO to the border of Russia and pushed Ukraine to fight a hopeless war. We are to blame for the crisis as much as Putin, if not more. Ukraine is a corrupt, fake country pieced together from Poland and Russia by the Soviets, with a tiny "Ukrainian" core. We should allow Russia to annex the Russian-speaking regions and guarantee permanent neutrality for the rump state, in exchange for driving a wedge between them and China.
- Gaza strip. It's not even about right or wrong, there _is_ no military solution to the crisis even if Israel wanted one.… Read more
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How would international relations be different if all countries embraced anti-militarism?
@9HH2QJ82yrs2Y
It would be a true team effort worldwide. More progress on research and inventions and cures for diseases. More access to resources.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
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