This year, 2014, has been a tumultuous one in its own right. But this is also the 100 anniversary of the outbreak of World War I. Much has been written about the war and its impact, which is still being felt today. One very clear point is the danger of needless escalation. What happened in 1914 should have only been a regional war between Austria-Hungary and Germany. It only became a World War because the "great powers" Germany, France, Britain decided to jump in. They were motivated by a fatal combination of arrogance and overconfidence: they were sure that the war would be over by Christmas and that they would win. It turned out to be the second most destructive war in history in which there were no real winners.
Today, the GOP is trying to push the US into an aggressive military posture which could have serious consequences. Foreign policy needs to be based on careful consideration, not aggressive bluster. If we need to fight, that's one thing, but war should only be the last option.
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