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Fellow nations of Digiterra,
I first want to thank you for your time and attention. I, Walrus, would like to provide my insight
and knowledge about equality, responsibility, justice, forgiveness and
sacrifice.
In Digiterra there is at least one universal truth: every nation seeks survival. Survival is the common goal of every nation in this game. In pursuit of this common goal, it is universally accepted and understood that each nation has a irrevocable right to defend their own nation. Survival in its true form is an inherently good thing. Nations in pursuit of survival will do what is best for their citizens which in turn is best for their nation. In pursuit of survival, nations avoid war because of the unforeseeable consequences which may lead to the destruction of their nation. It is in this pursuit of survival that all nations are One. We all have different governments, religions, currency and resources but we are all equal in
the sense that we all are working towards the betterment of the lives of our citizens and the growth of our nations.
This pursuit of survival can however, become counter productive. We could go astray and many times when we think we are doing what is best for our survival, we actually are damaging our citizens lives and our nations as a whole. It is when we decide that growth is not quick enough or we envy our neighbors luxuries that our vision of survival is skewed. Greed and the pursuit of power become the main goal. Violence and destruction are then brought about.
We then enter the realm of war. Wars are declared from nation to nation, alliance to alliance, alliance to nation and every now and again nation to alliance. When we enter this reality of war, we begin to separate ourselves from one another and the "Oneness" we had in our common struggle of survival. Some believe it is just to declare war on another nation to steal money, technology, or land only because they are stronger and able. Others see it as a blatant violation of a nations sovereignty. Thus, it is not a universally accepted "right" to kill other nations' innocent
women and children for a measly technological advancement. What we do know is that it only happens because the nation who is the aggressor is able to commit such an act and even consider the act because it knows that it will get away with it and their pursuit of survival will not be at risk. Such an act can ONLY be made when there is a clear separation of those that have against those that don't. Thus, by the very act of these wars, nations begin to rule over one another and our "Oneness" is no longer acknowledged or accepted.
This is not the end however, this is only the beginning. Once again, in search of the common goal (which is survival) and to successfully fulfill their irrevocable right to survival, nations begin to form alliances. They begin to seek ways to secure themselves from those who prey on the weak. Alliances are inherintly good. They are created to protect, aid, teach and develop nations. Alliances form strong closely knit relationships between nations all across Digiterra. However, some alliances are caught up in the struggle for power. They view those below them in strength as a "waste of resources" and would take any opportunity to devour their money, tech or land. An example of this is \m/'s declaration about GGA. There are other subtle examples seen throughout history of this occurring. We all know which wars were started with flimsy CB's.
It is the responsibility of each nation to hold its alliance accountable and to resist the temptation of power and greed. It is the responsibility for each nation to hold their leaders accountable and to keep them focused on the common goal, rather than the goal of the power thirsty. This all starts with the act of war over tech. Does your alliance view this as fundamentally acceptable? If it does, why are their limitations on who you can attack? Do some nations deserve the right to survival more than others, particularly because they are associated with more nations?
It is "just" to pursue survival and to grow peaceful relations with other nations and preserve the equal opportunity society in which we are created in. It is unjust to break the bonds of equality and to attack nations for power or to commit acts of greed. It is in the best interest of ALL nations for there to be a peacefull and equal society. It is only the corrupt few who benefit off of the blood of others.
In pursuit of Justice, we must recognize what is good in ALL systems. Even in the systems in which we lable corrupt or oppressive. We must
work with that "good" to foster more good and eventually create a "just" system out of the "unjust".
Sometimes in pursuit of justice, nations sacrifice themselves for others. This offering of your nation for another in the name of justice is the greatest act of love for humanity which a nation can make. For, he is sacrificing his pursuit of the common goal, for the security of an innocent nations right to defend itself against the unjust oppressors. If these martyrs don't exist, power structures would go unchecked and the few will only get stronger and stronger and lose all respect of others. For, if no one is standing up for justice, why would they try to justify their acts of criminality?
Today, I come before all of Digiterra to call upon those nations and alliances in the world who stand for justice to unite with one another. Let us protect our color spheres from wars against tech. Let us hold our alliances accountable for their actions. Let us call out those alliances who disregard diplomacy for the thirst of technology and blood. I also encourage all those micro-alliances out there to be active in global politics, don't be intimidated by the size of those around us. I ask all alliances to reflect on what their goals are in this world and if they are to secure the right to equality, join us against wars for tech.
Peace and Love,
IAMWalrus
Nation Empowered Against Totalitarianism
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only with war can you get true victory and become strong
