America's Simple Choice
As a whole, the United States has never exemplified nonviolent resistance. The history of the United States is cluttered with stories of war and the pride America has in its soldiers. However, a system promoting peace and nonviolence would be a more truth-based course to achieving results. In the United States' present situation with the "War on Terrorism," it is difficult to imagine a practical application of nonviolence in America because such a policy has never been followed. However, one such case could be one involving the rights of oppressed peoples. The benefits of this solution largely outweigh those of any solution on a more military level. Because America's history is strongly rooted in war and violence, it makes it difficult to break away and to convince the nation that while we may win wars, the evil still exists. Civil problems that exist in the United States would be best solved by nonviolent resistance. Violence creates more problems......
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