A short Lincoln-Douglas debate case (can be used as an essay), arguing the importance of nonviolence.

More and more, Americans seem to be getting false conceptions about peace. They seem to think that, when another nation is disturbing the peace of our nation, that the only way to solve this problem is through violent means, most notably war. This could not be further from the truth. Because I believe that war is not the best way to solve for conflicts, I must affirm today's resolution: When called upon by one's government, …showed first 75 words of 410 total…

…showed last 75 words of 410 total…here in America, with the Civil Rights movement. When one is morally obligated to fight a war for a country, they are fighting for a mere treaty; no war has ever achieved absolute peace. So, if someone is to risk their life for their country, there is no guarantee that they will be securing their country. I will prove through two contentions that individuals are not morally obligated to risk their lives for their country.