On the first day of the armistice,
My general sent to me -
A cartridge in a pear tree,
Two rifles a rattling
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A powerful commentary on the menace that is "War". War is fought by the hapless soldiers in the name of "Patriotism". The soldiers and poor citizens are lured into the war (and they bear the brunt of the war) by greedy rulers &leaders…in the name of patriotism
2) For them it is sheer greed. The soldiers and civilians and women and children forgo food, shelter and healthcare for the rulers to continue to rule them. The rulers never lose their life, except for one Indira Gandhi or another Rajiv Gandhi…