http://whitepe.edublogs.org/2008/02/06/looking-both-ways/ War then and now. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:21:04 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 http://whitepe.edublogs.org/2008/02/06/looking-both-ways/comment-page-1/#comment-3 Final Post | 21st Century Perspectives on War: A Concept as Old as Time Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:06:09 +0000 http://whitepe.edublogs.org/2008/02/06/looking-both-ways/#comment-3 [...] 7)      http://whitepe.edublogs.org/2008/02/06/looking-both-ways/ [...] [...] 7)      http://whitepe.edublogs.org/2008/02/06/looking-both-ways/ [...]

]]> http://whitepe.edublogs.org/2008/02/06/looking-both-ways/comment-page-1/#comment-2 alpersa Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:41:46 +0000 http://whitepe.edublogs.org/2008/02/06/looking-both-ways/#comment-2 I find it interesting that one of the greatest wars in history can be simply called a misunderstanding. When we look back on the recent conflicts in the Middle East are we also going to be able to refer to them as a misunderstanding in my opinion the answer is no however, I feel that most of American society would say yes. There is a major culture difference in societies throughout the world and having a better understanding of the different cultures could relate in less conflict. I also think it was interesting that you concluded your blog by stating, “throughout history one main characteristic of Warring States is their lack in cultural exchange. Drop books instead of bombs? Radio broadcasts instead of bullets? Maybe one day it will be a question of what books, and what channels to watch, or what movies to watch.” While you do make an excellent point I do not believe that in our life time, or our children’s life time, or even there children’s life time we will be asking the question of what books, and what channels or movies to watch. I find it interesting that one of the greatest wars in history can be simply called a misunderstanding. When we look back on the recent conflicts in the Middle East are we also going to be able to refer to them as a misunderstanding in my opinion the answer is no however, I feel that most of American society would say yes. There is a major culture difference in societies throughout the world and having a better understanding of the different cultures could relate in less conflict. I also think it was interesting that you concluded your blog by stating, “throughout history one main characteristic of Warring States is their lack in cultural exchange. Drop books instead of bombs? Radio broadcasts instead of bullets? Maybe one day it will be a question of what books, and what channels to watch, or what movies to watch.” While you do make an excellent point I do not believe that in our life time, or our children’s life time, or even there children’s life time we will be asking the question of what books, and what channels or movies to watch.

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