True, war is the absolute last resort. Also, the one who hates war the most, is the one who has to fight it.
"To win 1000 times in 1000 battles is not the highest form of war.
The highest art, is to defeat your enemy without a fight."
(quote is not exact)
"The Art of War."- Sun Tzu
The founder of Japanese Shotokan Karate-do, Master Funikoshi,(sp) wrote in his book that one time he had to use his skills when attacked by 5 thugs. He destroyed them all. When he returned home he was in anguish. He said he was a failure. Why? Because, he placed himself in a situation that he could not extricate himself without using his skills of self defense.
It is a shame that there are people who want war. This is true today and throughout history.
So, long as this is true, our brave men and women will step up, at the peril of their lives, and defend you and I. Peace is through strength. May GOD bless all past, present and future military men and women of the USA.