인권[Human Rights]--A Fair and Free World<30>

인권[Human Rights]--A Fair and Free World<30>

Robert listens as his parents talk about war. They say that war is on its way.

 

Robert is excited. A war in his country means lots of action and activity! A war is also good for business.

 

Later that day, Robert runs into his good friend Lamar.

 

"Hey Lamar!" Robert says, "What do you think buddy? War is on its way! These are exciting times!"

 

Lamar looks surprised. "War is not exciting, Robert. War is horrible."

 

"Well, sure, it is not fun, but our country is sure to win. And war is great for business. My company makes lots of money from war."

 

Lamar sighs. "Robert, your company makes money at first, but soon, the entire economy shuts down. People cannot work. Everyone lives in fear. People die. There is nothing good about war. No one really wins."

 

Robert pauses, "No one really wins? Is that what you think?"

 

Lamar answers, "I know. It is not like it is on TV or in a movie. War destroys cities and countries. War kills people we love. We all have the right to live in a world with proper order, to enjoy the rights and freedoms in our country. War destroys that right. War makes everything worse."

 

Robert thinks for a minute. Then he says, "Yes. I guess you are right. Sorry about that Lamar. Let's hope for peace instead."

 

"Yes," Lamar agrees, "But hoping is not enough. We all have the responsibility to make it happen."

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Robert listens  his parents talk about war. They say  war is on its way. 

Robert  excited. A war in his country means lots of  and activity! A war is also good for business.

 that day, Robert runs into his good  Lamar. 

" Lamar!" Robert says, "What do you think buddy? War is on its ! These are exciting times!"

Lamar looks . "War is not exciting, Robert. War is ."

"Well, , it is not fun, but our country is sure  win. And war is great for business. My company  lots of money from war."

Lamar sighs. "Robert, your  makes money at first, but soon, the entire economy  down. People cannot work. Everyone lives in fear. People . There is nothing good about war. No one really ."

Robert pauses, "No one really wins? Is that what  think?"

Lamar answers, "I know. It is not like  is on TV or in a movie. War destroys  and countries. War kills people we love. We all  the right to live in a world with proper , to enjoy the rights and freedoms in our country.  destroys that right. War makes everything worse."

Robert thinks  a minute. Then he says, "Yes. I guess you  right. Sorry about that Lamar. Let's hope for peace ."

"Yes," Lamar agrees, "But hoping is not enough. We  have the responsibility to make it happen."