It is a sad world when lives are threatened daily.  let's remember when we here in America were fighting each other during the civil war.  war is hell whether you are on the "right" side or the "wrong" side.  Both sides invariably lose something.    Does it make sense to have war?  Is it a human condition that we will never be able to contain?  I know these are open ended questions but are we like the herds of animals that migrate and take over others' territories when food and water are needed.   I believe we can be better by accepting our differences and finding common ground for the welfare of all.