Child Soldiers: How Are Disasters Initiated?

Disasters are constant reminders for humanity's greed.

     Out of the entire human race, nobody can claim to have never experienced greed. This is because as humans, greed is embedded in our nature. So much so that some may even say that we are creatures of greed- it is to that extremity. And although we can lessen the urge to show greed, removing it completely out of our system is impossible. Not even close to impossible- but impossible.

     A real life comparison of greed could be drugs. Just like greed, it initially feels great, however there are devastating side-effects afterwards. People get hurt and friends turn into enemies- greed takes no prisoners.

     Illegal activities, such as the production of drugs, are notorious for the amount of money involved while also creating very lucrative 'businesses'. Therefore as result of the potential earnings to be had in this 'industry', people who are desperate enough (or greedy enough) will do what it takes to take part in these activities- even if it involves deceit and murder. Among these 'jobs' include the role of the 'recruiter'. Which is, to state simply, a role that profits through the innocence of people and children- destroying it in the process.

     So, how is this fact relevant to child soldiers?

     It relates because people who are consumed by greed take advantage of the innocent and create disasters in their lives upon recruitment. Unfortunately, greed is indiscriminate as there are no limitations to who these people may be and could range from close relatives to complete strangers.

     In the end though, it is safe to assume that greed is the greatest silent mastermind behind countless issues, especially child solders. Without its presence, lives of countless innocent people would not be exposed to danger. Sadly, if not stopped, it could initiate a never-ending cycle of disasters that nobody, not even themselves, can benefit from. The only way to stop this situation from escalating further is to remove greed out of the equation. While ushering in selflessness and contentedness in life. However, this is easier said than done.

     One should not underestimate how greatly the presence of greed can influence a person to do the unthinkable.

TESTIMONIAL:

"Some Lahu people who worked for the Wa army came early in the morning. They said, 'We are calling you to study, not to be a soldier'. . . . I didn't want to go but I had no choice. They took two boys, me and another boy aged twelve. . . . When we arrived they ordered us to attend military training. I told the adults, 'I don't want to join the army. I came to study.' They said, 'Never mind. Joining the army and going to school are the same.'"

-Aung Kyaw, recruited by the United Wa State Army at age twelve

Sources:
-https://www.hrw.org/news/2002/10/15/testimonies-my-gun-was-tall-me-child-soldiers-burma
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