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1) Imagine you are a politician deciding whether or not to declare war: What factors would you consider? (think internally & externally: public opinion, probability of success, etc.)

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2) When is war justified? Write down any reason you think makes going to war okay.

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3) How do you think citizens should be involved in decisions about going to war?

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4) Why might some people support war while others oppose it?

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I think some people would be for war because maybe they'd think everything bad that's happening around the world should end so they would be about war.

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John Albert 2.) - War is "ok" when its defensive and for the intent and purpose of security if we were affected first. Essentially have war be a response and not initiated

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Vincent -

1. I would consider environmental factors and how many individuals would be affected, not only that, the cause of rebuilding the society would be a lot.

2. Probably because we know we can win, we can take what we they have, economic benefit and land expansion

3. I believe citizens should have a say about war being declared because they are one of the factors that can be affected by a lot.

4. People might support it because they know it will benefit themselves not others around them.

5. Blind patriotism risks injustice and division. Stay critical.

6. Countries can resolve conflicts through diplomacy, negotiation, mediation, and dialogue.

7. It's okay for one country to intervene if there are serious human rights issues, threats to peace, or attacks. Otherwise, countries should respect each other's independence.

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when it is waged as a last resort, by a legitimate authority, for a just cause, with the right intention, a reasonable chance of success, and when the good to be achieved outweighs the harm that will be caused.

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5) What are the risks of always believing your country is always "right"?

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Factors I would consider are, the strength of the people I'm declaring war to, and how the public would react, if they would be on my side or not. -Ino

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6) What are some ways countries can try to solve conflicts without fighting?

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6.)Making deals with each other by helping one another instead of always choosing violence and should choose peace.

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John Albert 1.) - Factors I would consider is how many lives are at risk and how the public sees it, most importantly the ones involved

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Some factors I would consider are, is the country stronger/weaker than us, what are we getting from this/what are the benefits

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7) When is it okay for one country to interfere in another country’s affairs?

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Michael- I would consider if the enemy is a threat how much resources we have and will need to declare war

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1. jordan- I would consider the community and the people

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It is only justified if you are the one defending yourself or allies.

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The danger level and the threat level

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Alexa Some people might support war because of freedom and others because it might hurt people

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I would think about who the other country is allies with and what resources are available to them - shelby

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factors i would condenser is strength of the people i declaring war to and how the public would react if they would be on my side or not

-buddah

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1. As a politician, I would carefully evaluate the potential consequences before making a decision. I would consider public opinion to understand how my constituents might feel about the war. Additionally, I would analyze the probability of success to determine if the conflict is justified and likely to achieve its goals. - Jonah

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It is justified if it is as a defensive

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2 jordan- taking over land

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McKynzie- Some people would think war is good, because they want to fight. But on the other hand other people don't want to fight, they want to make peace

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Telila -

Q: 2) War is justified when one side of the war has won or has claimed the most power over the other side that lost all their power.

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Some factors i'd consider..

-Serenity

Is there a reason for doing this?

What will be the consequences?

How will this affect the people?

Do we have the resources?

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We should be involved with it if it affects millions of our lives

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3 jordan- they should be the final decision because it affects them more than anyone

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2. People might justify war as a way to protect your people and your territory

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Serenity-

I think war would be justified when something becomes a danger to the nation, or if its out of self-defense and protection of the people.

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because some may want to have more land

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McKynzie- When war is justified is if its for rights

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Matteo) 2. War may be justified to protect the people of your country

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the risks of it is that if our country does wrong then it might lead to everyone dying

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Participating in public discourse: Engaging in political discussions, trying to persuade others to vote a certain way, and signing petitions can contribute to shaping public opinion.

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4 jordan- people oppose it because they can die, people support it and there are many reasons

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If it was the last option or if they decided to attack first - shelby

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5 jordan- backlash

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peace treaties

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3. Citizen should be involved in weather or not they go to war.

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Telila -

Q: 4) Some people will support war because they either get what they want (justice or revenge) or they are doing for the better of the world. (Possibly trying to fight for their family, friends, loved one, or if they just want to fight for themselves and the world)

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I would think about the people who aren't apart of this war or who aren't participating or actively helping.

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6 jordan- talk it out

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Matteo) 3. I think citizens should have an opinion about it

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Serenity-

I think citizens should be able to see if it's even worth the battle.

Like how is going to war going to benefit us as people? Do we really have a reason or are we doing it cause we can?

Why would we put ourselves in danger?

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Belief in Peaceful Solutions:

Some individuals believe that diplomacy, negotiation, and other non-violent means are more effective in resolving conflicts.

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2. War is justified when it is necessary to defend against aggression or protect national security. It is also justified if there is a clear and achievable goal, such as ending a threat or securing peace. - Jonah

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4. the fact people will get paid to go to war is one justification. people hate the violence and the killing as the oppose

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War is justified when their country is threatened and needs to protect themselves.

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Some factors I would consider are making a peace treaty

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7 jordan- to prevent the war from getting bigger or alleis

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3. Citizens should be involved in decisions about going to war through open communication and democratic processes. Their opinions can be gathered through voting, public debates, and consultations. This involvement helps ensure that the decision reflects the will of the people and promotes accountability. - Jonah

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Matteo) 4. Some might support war because they are bloodthirsty or they want to get rid of menaces to the world. Some others will oppose it because they don't want to die just yet

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McKynzie-

I think citizens should try help one another

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They should consider the opinions and choices that the citizens have because they could be useful and solve problems before the act of war.

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John Albert 3.) - Citizens should be involved in decisions about going to war by having it be voted hence why a declaration needs to go through Congress. But the citizens should be considered more heavily, especially if declaration is not a necessary and immediate response

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5. this will cause you to go to war for your country at every disagreement leading your country to not be open to change

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Serenity -

Some might support war if they are expecting benefits and goods out of it. Like ones in command might want war if it means gaining more resources or land to expand power.

Some might oppose it because they might be the ones fighting, or maybe the reward isnt worth the innocent lives that will be lost.

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4. Some people might support war because they believe it is necessary to protect their country or uphold their values. Others may see it as a way to solve conflicts quickly or achieve a sense of justice. However, those opposed might fear the loss of lives, economic costs, or long-term instability caused by war. - Jonah

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Alexa I would put things that will help people in the war if i wanted a war

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Matteo)5. The risk is you don't know your countries right or not. You just know that the opposing side is gonna try to kill you

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6. they can solve by just talking it out and try to find an even ground instead of imminently attacking each other

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People support wars because they gain things from it while people oppose wars because of the gruesome realities.

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5. Believing your country is always "right" can lead to ignoring important issues and alternative solutions. It might cause you to overlook mistakes or injustices committed by your government. This mindset can also make it harder to question authority and seek peaceful or better ways to resolve conflicts. - Jonah

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Matteo)6. They can come to some sort of an agreement, or the leaders can do a 1v1 MMA match

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The opinions of the people, since they will be affected. I'd also have a talk with congress about proposing the war. VINCENTE

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John Albert 4.) - People may support war as they find in necessary in order to ensure the security of their nation. Other oppose it as they may not see it worth risking millions of lives on what is essentially a gamble.

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6. Countries can try to solve conflicts without fighting by using diplomacy and negotiations. They can also seek help from international organizations or mediators to find peaceful solutions. Additionally, promoting understanding and cooperation through cultural exchanges and dialogue can help prevent conflicts from escalating. - Jonah

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Matteo)7. Yes if one country is getting wiped out and the country that's wiping them out is threatening to attack your country next

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7. It is okay for one country to interfere in another country's affairs only when there are clear violations of human rights or threats to international peace and security. Such interference should be guided by international laws and approved by global organizations like the United Nations. Otherwise, interference can undermine sovereignty and lead to unnecessary conflicts. - Jonah

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7. its okay to intervene with another country if that country is threatening humans natural rights or doing war crimes,

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John Albert 5.) - The risks of always believing your country is "right" is that you may be blinded by the truth or from the bigger picture.

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war is justified if there is a cause like having to defend yourself from another nation/country. VINCENTE

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1. kaleb

Allies how much allies they have are armory what they have that's valuable to us how much we will most likely lose from this battle

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Alexa Going to war is ok because some times you get the freedom

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John Albert 6.) - Countries can negotiate and come to a compromise in a more civil way.

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Having to participate in meetings, vote. VINCENTE

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some people may think that going to war is the answer rather than finding another solution, it might just be because it can work faster than trying to agree on something - Shelby

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some may support because it may lead to an oppurtunity for better livelihood, others may think they will just put their life in danger. VINCENTE

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Alexa because its helpful to make a decision about going to war

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Telila -

Q: 5) If someone were to say that their country is "right" they'll either start an argument that turns to a war or battle.

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John Albert 7.) - It is ok to interfere with another country's affairs if it directly affects you one way or another. Like being threatened or a big ally being "bullied"

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Alexa if your country is wrong it can lead to war

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Having a strong belief that your country is always right can cause conflicts with other countries - shelby

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Alexa making peace with others

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Alexa like goods I think

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2. kaleb

When someones attacking you

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3. kaleb

If they wanna fight for there country with them in the war

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4. kaleb

some people think war is avoidable and peace between all can be true while others mostly leaders love to have power and dictatorship

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5. kaleb

u don't see the world from a different perspective

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6. kaleb

1on 1 fighting between the leaders or a big talk