2016: Go for Groove, not Wreckage
In Jerusalem, when playing drums on the street, occasionally teens would “start with me” – for a variety of reasons, and in the most extreme situation, a gang once formed against me – but a couple of friendly guys formed for me as well. It just happened, there was tension – and then it dissipated. It was beautiful and I was grateful. That has shaped my understanding of war and service. To me, gang warfare is a teenage activity – and ultimately it should stay that way.
Drop Bombs – Wisdom Bombs
I recently read a quote along the lines of:
“you create what you are, not what you want”
and a Confucius quote:
“real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.”
After having read an article about Itzik Saidian, a 26-year old ex-solider suffering from PTSD in Israel who recently set himself on fire as a protest against his treatment, I am of the view that Israel should aim for voluntary military service. Also, solider salaries should then be raised, especially if enlistments drop.
Perhaps all defense forces should operate this way, not just in Israel.
The Art of War is the Art of Surrender
According to WorldMask, on the battlefield, King David fought knowing that God was directing the battle down to every last sword stroke: he just had to flow with it.
Is this not the same as the flow of a great artist?
Thus, the real war is first waged against the egoic self to increase that flow – and that first takes surrender. Then, master warriors can successfully protect master artists, and the artists can support the warriors.
Peace With-inside is Peace With-outside
So what’s the point of removing national service? The point is to stop forcing people into fighting who don’t want to be part of that culture. There are natural born warriors – let them be warriors. Also, people can become warriors over time. Recruits should be able to enlist at any time. Itzik Saidian is why over the long-term, conscription should be abolished.
Abolishing national service from this paradigm is a sign of strength and wisdom and not of weakness and ignorance.
I’ve always said weakness is provocative. And if we show weakness to the Chinese or they perceive weakness on our part, it could actually provoke them into attacking Taiwan. And then it leads to all of the myriad of problems the Secretary pointed out and potentially war. The best way to prevent war is to be prepared for it and that’s the policy we have to pursue.- Robert O’Brien - vid below
Young guy plays video game – killing is fun and social:
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