Red Cross Blogs

Being a vet in OEF, I believe the Geneva Conventions serve a positive purpose for greater humanity. However, I have also seen the cost of fighting a “fair” war against nations that do not abide by the rules explained in the Geneva Conventions. Thus, I propose 1) there be an amendment or article that clearly states that if the opposition a country is fighting abide by the Geneva Conventions, then we, also, will respect the laws. On the contrary, if a country or nation (however organized or informal their military) does not abide by the Geneva Conventions, then it is our duty to protect our fathers, brothers, mothers and daughters of the military by all means possible. To not subject them to imminent danger for the sake of the enemy. 2)That the military branches will still teach the guidelines outlined in the Geneva Conventions but that there be a clearly defined line (however possible) as to when to adhere to the laws and when to repress from them.

War is not a sport like boxing, where you wish the opposing fighter the best of luck at the beginning and congratulations at the end. The mission will get done one way or another, but possibly, (with the addition of a similar proposition as this one) it will get done with less blood of either side.