In my opinion, when a person becomes a hero as a result of actions performed in war, it does not glorify war or encourage people to seek it. Over the years people have become aware of the conditions and aspects of war; it is other driving factors that push people to war. People being considered heroes does not glorify war.
             Over the years people have become increasingly aware of the characteristics of war. This is greatly due to the presence of the media. In the beginning of World War I media coverage was limited to newspapers, radio, and newsreels. The information that reached the general population was what the government wanted released. As a result, being in a war was easily considered valiant. In modern wars, citizens see video coverage of the horrendous conditions, and are more aware of what is going on. With this knowledge I believe that citizens are not tempted to seek war because of others heroic actions.
             For example, if an observer of a horrific car accident put them self at great risk and bravely rescued someone from a burning vehicle, they would be viewed as a hero. This, however, does not glorify the car accident, and would not motivate people to seek car accidents so they could act heroically.
             There are many factors that drive people to be in war. Often people feel as though they have a duty to serve and protect their country. Another component that can drive people to war is employment or education through the military. Another prominent factor that drives people to seek war is family values and traditions. Most frequently people do not intentionally seek war, they choose to join the armed forces which in turn can lead war. From my perspective, the prospect of being a hero does not drive people to war.
             Heroism does not lead to the glorification of war. An individual's actions do not reflect the circumstances under which they were performed. I believe that people choose to go to war for reasons other than...