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The Problem Of War And Peace - Online Term Paper

The Problem Of War And Peace

Dear Mr. Secretary General,
In conducting research for an essay that I am writing on constructive
approaches to the problems of war and peace, I read a short, but thought-
provoking fable by an unknown author. I would like to share that story with
you, as well as my idea as a possible solution for world peace.

"Tell me the weight of a snowflake," a robin asked a wild dove.

"Nothing more than nothing," was the answer.

"In that case I must tell you a marvelous story," the robin said.

"I sat on the branch of a fir, close to its trunk, when it
began to snow--not heavily, not in a raging blizzard, no,
just like in a dream, without any violence. Since I didn't have
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world."

In contrast to the several books I read for my research that detailed the
cost and carnage of war, this one simple story moved me to want to add my
voice for world peace and to think that maybe one person can make a
difference for peace to come to the world.

My generation may well be the generation that brings total destruction or
total peace to the world. Therefore, the United Nations should think about
working together with government and educational cabinet members to put
together a unified educational program in the schools of every country in
the world to teach constructive approaches to resolve conflicts peacefully
within the family, school, and community environments.

As a student in public schools, I have learned much about the military,
nuclear weapons, and war, but very little about peace. Through special
program, I have had the opportunity to Send a Mouse to College, Jump Rope
For Heart, Prevent Aids, Heal The Environment, Just Say No to Drugs, Tell
Someone ...

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Added: 12/21/2007 08:01:38 AM
Category: English
Type: Premium Paper
Words: 743
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