Understanding war crimes

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There have always been attempts by politicians, war historians, and lawyers to define war crime. During war, certain things are considered best avoided. Many religious scriptures also essay this doctrine. Of being fair in war and not committing crimes. To do what is required to protect something or someone. And being humane even in morbid conditions.

The Hague Conventions saw laws being developed for war situations. Quite amusing it can be said. When war itself is lawless, how could there be a law? But yes. War should have laws. A war becomes a necessity when the security of a nation is at stake. Although war itself is a crime, but when done in protection of self-interest, has a lesser criminal stature.

During war soldiers are commanded to certain things. When the situation gets more and more gory, laws are not adhered to. During a situation of life and death, rules are forgotten. Forget about laws. For no one knows if they will live to see another day.
A war crime can be different manifestations. So many cases of rape of woman have been reported. When soldiers attack another region, people in that region become refugees and helpless. Nobody knows if they are alive or not, and nobody cares. In such situations, soldiers can become hostile to them, and engage in criminal behavior.

Some of the criminal behaviors are theft, unlawful confinement and torture, rape, willful deprivation of prisoners with basic needs, unlawful conduct towards prisoners or suspects, and so on. Soldiers are not supposed to invade homes on suspicion, unless such orders are passed by the higher authorities and sanctioned by the concerned people.

 

 

 

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Selecting A Prosthesis

If you have lost a limb or sustained an injury, then maybe you could consider getting a prosthesis. A prosthesis is a form of modern technology that has increased tremendously within the last decade. The designs used are truly phenomenal and allow someone to have a finger, hand, or whole limb attached as a prosthetic. In simple terms a prosthesis is used to describe when someone loses or was born without an external body part. A medical team will them reconstruct a replacement that the person can use to function as a normal person would. Often people will never know you are wearing one, unless you make it obvious and tell them.

The Reasons For A Prosthesis

The reason for using a prosthesis is usually as a result of two main circumstances. If you lost a leg while you were away fighting, then you could obtain a prothesis. A person who was born without a hand would also be able to obtain a prosthesis. Thus, these are the two main reasons that someone would lose a limb and need a prosthesis. Other situations might include cancer or a car accident. Overall it is mainly a circumstance that results in a limb or digit being lost and the person can be limited in what they are able to do. It is great that we now live in an era in which these devices are available.

Selecting A Prothesis

The cause for disability might have a limited effect on being able to receive a prothesis. In some instances it is the condition of the rest of the limb that the doctor could be concerned about. During the process the doctor will assess you to see if you are good candidate for a replacement. Therefore, if you are a good candidate, the replacement that you obtain, will be carefully constructed to match your skin color to appear natural.

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No One Really Wins

Anyone who is “ pro war” might suggest that the reason the country should go to war is because it will win. Some people see the other side that the battle is against as having lost, once they surrender. Yet war is really one of those things that no one wins it. The media might declare a winner, but this is not the case. War is not like a long distance race in which the first person to cross the finish line is declared the winner. Instead it is just a matter of looking at who lost more.

Casualties

Definitely within a war the number of casualties are unbelievable. The longer the war persists, the worse the number of casualties. The awful part of this situation is that the people killed or injured are usually those who have no idea why their is a war going on. In the country the war is against, the bombs might injure or kill the wives, mothers, and children that the men left behind to fight in the war. These are the people who are greatly affected as they are to poor to leave the area. Not only are the civilians injured but also the soldiers who have left or drafted to fight in the war.

Disruption To Family Life

Another reason in which there is no real winner in a war is the disruption it does to the life of a family. With the father or brother away, the women in the country must earn a living and provide for their children. It could take years before the male returns to the household, and this is if he ever returns. Therefore, there are some countries in which there are villages of only women.

Disruption To The Economy

A third reason no really wins a war is the way it affects the economy of both nations. In the end it is such a drain on the country’s financial resources.

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Let’s Appreciate Our Veterans

Even though we would all prefer that war never happened, we have realized that there are many wars being fought all of the world. As a result there are some people returning from these wars as veterans. This is a perfect opportunity to show a veteran that we appreciate them. Not only did they give of their time, but ultimately they risked their lives so that we can have and continue to have the freedom that we now enjoy.

Bake or Cook Them Something

One way to start by appreciating a veteran who has fought in a war for us is to cook them a meal. If you are not able to cook, you might try baking them a cake or a pie. It doesn’t really matter what you prepare, but what matters is that you extend the gesture to show them that you care, value, and appreciate what they did.

Provision and Care

If the reason the veteran has returned because they have been injured or disabled, this is a perfect opportunity to show you care. This might mean helping provide for them financially or caring for them emotionally. They might need people to visit them in hospital and to show that they have not been forgotten. Even needs to know that someone cares. In the beginning, they might be sad about being injured or disabled and you extending love might help them during this time.

Help Them With Employment

Veterans who have returned from fighting will need to be integrated back into society. They would have been hard-working individuals with skills before they left and are now looking to earn money again. Therefore, if you can or know any who is able to employ a veteran, this can help tremendously with their integration. Don’t be hesitant to help in this way!

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