"Older men declare war. But it is youth that must fight and die. And it is youth who must inherit the tribulation, the sorrow, and the triumphs that are the aftermath of war." – Herbert Hoover

Comments (10)

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   Idetrorce Saturday - 15 / 12 / 2007 Reply

   very interesting, but I don't agree with you
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   al-haddad Wednesday - 06 / 02 / 2008 Reply

   a child is born to see his mother weeping because he has no father because he was killed in a bomb atack whilst working.the child must recact because life without dignety is like death or maybe worse.
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   tarik ait alla Wednesday - 12 / 03 / 2008 Reply

   this is not democrasi . et pour ce la le monde arabe va etre toujour une place des gere mondiyale il nya pas une egalite c'est la gestion du un c'est la fin du monde
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   Cassandra Clifford Friday - 14 / 03 / 2008 Reply

   Translation for tarik ait alla's comment; "This is not democracy. And for this [reason] the Arab world will always be a place of world war [or global war], there will not be an egalitarianism. It's the management of one [presumably mangement of a global war]. It's the end of the world."
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   Cassandra Clifford Sunday - 16 / 03 / 2008 Reply

   Idetrorce, Thank you all for your comment and view point. Regards, Cassandra
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   Cassandra Clifford Sunday - 16 / 03 / 2008 Reply

   al-haddad, Thank you for your comment. I agree with you that no child should be born to a grieving parent, should be denied a father or a mother, that no child should be born into war. I do not know in what context you mean when you say, "a child must react". The fact that these injustices will inevitably effect children, however I do not believe that children should be reared to react in forms of violence. I do believe that children should be taught right from wrong, and one should stand up against injustices. Mostly I believe that children should be children, and we as adults should ensure that all children have a childhood. Best, Cassandra
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   Cassandra Clifford Sunday - 16 / 03 / 2008 Reply

   tarik ait alla, The belief that the Arab world will always be a place of war to me is one that leads to a feeling of hopelessness, and it is that feeling that can lead to continued violence. It is like the child who is always told they are no good, or can't, and they grow up with this negative voice always in their ear and mind effecting the rest of their life. While I too have many moments of cynicism in a world that is full of so much hate and violence, but it is hope that carries me to continue my work, and it is hope that will carry the world to piece and we must instill that peace. Regards, Cassandra
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   tarik ait alla Saturday - 07 / 06 / 2008 Reply

   hi casandra i m in morroco and i m musulman i sey the land if palistine in the lan of libertiy and democracy bat the usa and israil working for all time to created the war in this place you dont hav the lan of israeil in the world ok it's ok so i m relly be cam a lion contra isral aon sam people in usa so can you ask me ok :snop_alla@hotmail.com
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   corette Friday - 20 / 03 / 2009 Reply

   Such moving and truthfull words
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    glenn miller Sunday - 15 / 01 / 2012 Reply

    Herbert Hoover's poem on 'war' speaks partially the truth, it neglects to mention of "politicians and cowards"whom have plenty of excuses,not to participate in what they eagerly want others to do for 'their country'. All politicians, that call for 'war' where to participate. there'd be 'no wars' to fight.