We have instigated and fueled military action in the Middle East and elsewhere leading to much death and destruction. Reasons have included protection of allies and punishment of enemies, but often the reasons have not been clear or were fabricated. It is also worrying defense contractors are secretive, unaccountable and spend millions lobbying when their interests obviously lie in pushing for wars. We should aim to influence other nations primarily by how we conduct ourselves at home and reign in military excursions abroad.

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