We are at war every day, fighting against the odds to maintain balance and order in our lives.  On a larger scale, that is the mission of governments all around the world - to protect their people now and the people of the future.  Does that mean we're at liberty to kill those with our very same mission: that to protect our loved ones, to maintain ownership over lands?  I don't think it does.  Diplomats need more work.  If governments, as well as other ruling bodies, like the school board, wish to eliminate forceful methods of problem solving in places like schools, then shouldn't they also work to eliminate it from that country as a whole?  Why would it be okay for a nation to show how powerful they are through use of guns and bombs when they advocate counseling and mediation for people of all ages if they have problems they need worked out?  If I say there isn't a time for war, then what use does our military serve?  Hundreds of thousands of men and women would be out of work.  Yet the need for protection is still there.  From what?  From other countries who do not see diplomacy and international communication as the answer.  Instead of using our armed forces as offense, I believe they should only be used for defensive purposes.