5. What are valid reasons for the United States to engage in foreign wars? Is pre-emptive war justifiable? Explain.
Engaging in foreign wars is valid when our own people are endangered, when a major human rights violation is occurring (i.e. genocide), when our economic stability is directly threatened, and when there is a threat of sworn enemies of the US coming to power and gaining strength and weaponry. I think that pre-emptive war is only justifiable if altercation is clearly imminent. I don't think that the doctrine should allow for lackadaisical military action. If there is an urgent threat to our allies, as well, we should offer aid to them, as a matter of principle.
Tommy Fiszel:
I think what you said about engaging in foreign wars is valid when our own people are endangered, when a major human rights violation is occurring, was a very good point.
