Consequences of war

There is a real difference between the Department of Defence and the Department of War beyond just words.

President Trump, the only President without military service or previous political experience, has no idea of the personal consequences of war. People who have fought bravely in battles during wars know that peace is what they are fighting for and they don’t want to see any more wars.

The switch from defence to aggression will endanger so many people, although not Donald Trump due to his ‘bone spurs’. Any sane leader wants to stop wars and then prevent further incidents.

Look for the comfort that peace brings, not the votes that aggression would. Be an example to the other leaders in the world. Actually stopping existing wars and preventing new ones would get you that much sought Nobel Peace Prize.

Dennis Fitzgerald, Melbourne, Australia