Civilized and uncivilized war?

I agree with both of the people who answered. War is a nasty business but sorry to say it is never going away....at least as long as mankind inhabits this planet. To define war in civilized terms is to do battle according to a set outline of rules such as the Geneva Convention. Basically it means that military forces of the warring nations will not commit atrocities against mankind such as wanted killing of people (i.e. murder of civilians/prisoners/women/children), to not torture prisoners or non-combatants to gain military information, to ist and help the oppressed peoples in things as medical aid, food, etc. Basically the basic needs of life. Not to commit (our rules) to commit any felonious crimes against the opposing armed forces or their citizens ( , molestation, murder,ault, etc.) once you have captured anyone or occupy their territory. Uncivilized war: wanton killing and destruction of civilians, their homes ,or cities, brain-washing, torture, biological and chemical warfare, no medical aid, harsh treatment (usually resulting in death of the prisoners through forced labor, almost non-exsistant medical aid, food, sanitation, beatings, etc.) , murder, well, you name it. I been to war but more important I've been to and in combat that war causes. I've learned that unintentional killing of civilians happens (when a round leaves the end of the barrel of a weapon and someone its not meant for gets in its way...to bad.) I've also learned that a lot of non-combatants are most often spying and ping information on to the enemy. If caught red-handed in the act, I had no problem being judge, jury, and executioner. I have seen up real close what the enemy can do to people who are both non-combatants or combatants and believe me it is very hard to control ones actions when that happens. I really hate to inform you that most Americans who have never been in combat don't know that that don't know. What amazes me is that the prevalent attitude of a lot of people is that they can't believe what goes on during a war. Christ! I was sent to kill the guy who was trying to kill me. I mean it wasn't a hell-o, shake his hand, experiance and after hopefully killing him once...I would walk up to him and kill him again. That way, I knew that I could walk away from that area with my back facing him. You revert back to your basic survival instincts and training to stay alive. I hate to inform you but the human race is the most vicious thing that inhabits this planet. It's a shame......Oh yeah, just so you know.....a professional soldier's most sincere wish and prayer is that he gets put out of a job.