Why war sucks

I will never be in the army.
I could never die for my country.
I would step away from the bullets streaming toward our politicians.
I don't believe in war.
I know that it exists, but I refuse to support it.
Wars are nothing but a waste of time and energy and people
Valuable people dead
Awash in their own blood.
Imagine having to tell families that their sons and daughters won't ever come home.
Today, my generation doesn't believe in their country.
Sure, I love America but I'm growing up with hate speech ringing in my ears
And pessimistic newscasts of death.
We're learning a twisted definition of democracy
One with maybes and occasionallies
And a whole lot of spilled blood.
Let me be clear though
I am grateful for members of our armed forces for keeping us safe
But I only wish that we didn't need to be protected from anything.