First Post

The past few years, its been awhile since I've done a blog. My friend finally convinced me.  But they do not know.   :)
So I started This whole outlook on the two things that are, in my opinion, a black and white topic.  I've seen my share of war, but I have not seen to much peace.  We all desire peace, but peace is something that many people hardly see.  So why is it that we want war also?   Many as you may think are saying to yourself.  War, no I do not want war.  Well let me clarify, Humans in nature are a conflict species, We desire things subconsciously. This can be something as small as arguing with a significant other, or as big as actually wanting to harm someone physically.  Violence is in all of us.
  With that being, said.  Let me introduce myself.  My name is Jason Kelly.  Is that a real name or made up?  well who knows, but in my line of work I cannot identify myself. But I want to still express my feelings and thoughts on the things that come to me.  I've seen my share of combat and decay.
I grew up in small town USA. I had a typical childhood, and was brought up in a very christian home environment. I attended church and did bible study, and pretty much kept a good deal of my faith in check to the end of High School.   After high school, I joined the military.  I always had a desire to serve my country and all that Patriotic stuff.  Don't get me wrong I love my country. I quickly learned that after my first deployment, that serving your country is not really serving it. Its more like serving the politicians. It was more about the men to your right and left.  I find comfort in God, and I know through out each day he was protecting me.  So through my years, I question myself......Why?  Why fight on distant lands and to bleed your blood and to cry your tears upon the dirt your brothers died on.  Is it for "Peace?" 
The Romans established an empire that was based off of war, and through it brought together different cultures and a since I stabilization to the regions.
I will leave this as my Closing statement, it is one of my most favorite quotes:

Si vis pacem, para bellum-- "If you wish for peace, prepare for war"