Best reason to start a war

[sam13lfc]

You should only go to war to prevent war.

But then you're completely stepping on your own "prevent war" stance : \

 

[sam13lfc]

for the love of ONE woman of course
haw haw, the ancient greeks

I'd say, to rise against a oppresive government and becuase they have illegalized gaming

Deffinitely.

 

[Ajna]

I'd start a war so that people stopped talking about countries as though everyone in a country fits certain stereotypes. During it, I'd use massive amounts of discriminatory propaganda against those on the other side.

 

[Cormitt]

So far I think you're all missing the best reason..

Mondays.. and when Tuesdays become the new Mondays then Tuesdays

 

[XJ-0461]

Because someone tried fucking with your country first. But I mean in a major way, like shooting a bunch of missiles at major cities or something.

 

[UsefulPlayer 1]

Against the alien invaders that are hell bent on destroying us.

 

[PhantomCritic]

Someone took the last cupcake.

 

[Shoqiyqa]

For pony.

Richard FTW.

 

[joystickjunki3]

For pony.

Richard FTW.

Haha, kudos.

 

[Beffudled Sheep]

Because the other country has better beer.
Im looking at you Germany!

 

[Naeo]

Self defense. I see that as the only valid reason to go to war. Not start one, though. I don't mean Bush's "WE THINK THEY MIGHT HAVE A FEW WMD'S LET'S INVADE FOR OUR SAFETY (and their oil)" idea of self-defense, I mean "they have stated that they will engage us in combat/war" or "they already declared war on us".

 

[gamer416]

someone threw a shoe at me

 

[XSA37]

The only justifiable reason for me to start a war is if anyone attacked my territory or the territory of any of my allies.

 

[Nickolai77]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_Jenkins%27_Ear

Best reason... ever!

 

[lupe]

There are some good reasons to go to war. There are no good reasons to start one.

 

[Nuke_em_05]

Though these are generally reasons to go, they could be pre-emptive I suppose.
1. Self-preservation/defense (including a WWII situation of "they aren't directly after us now, but it's on their to-do list).
2. Defense of an ally, unless they were the aggressor.

Otherwise, to actually just start one, not really any good ones.

 

[Aardvark]

Spite.

Malice and revenge are up there, but spite's my favourite.

 

[Sightless Wisdom]

There is no good reason to start a war really, but in the event that a country has done something irrasional-say taking prisioners from your country and torturing or enslaving them- then perhaps violence is better than diplomacy.

 

[AfterAscon]

I did post it as an ironic statement, but it does make sense in a perverted way. By starting a war in a foreign land you prevent the 'enemy' from bringing the front line to your doorstep, potentially saving your own citizens.

This is a reason why I shouldn't be involved in any military activity.