TK aka Elvis,

Uh, no, I’m not leaving out the variables. I’m including all the variables, hence the multitude of greys and other colors that make these complex issues. We don’t create the grey; it’s already there. The difference is that some can see that grey exists and acknowledge it. Some can’t see the grey, and deny that it exists, and for them the world remains a simple black and white.

Regarding war, it’s neither right nor wrong, just nor unjust, in my opinion. War just is or is not. It’s a choice that is deliberately made. No decision-maker ever went to war not believing his action wasn’t justified. However, the hind-sight of history has judged some wars as not justified, and just as many, or more, remain forever in dispute as to their justness. Perception is the bedrock for attributes such as right and wrong, just and unjust. Agreement occurs where the perceivers share the same yardstick, i.e. values.

There is nothing artificial about this reality. You’ve diverged from the subject when you wander from black/white/grey to war to death to driving to walking without reconnecting to the topic. I’m not sure we’re talking about the same thing at this point.

Sincerely,

Salmo g.