The Pros And Cons Of Armed Rebellion

Donald Trump once tweeted to all his followers, “If somebody challenges you, fight back. Be brutal, be tough, just go get them” (“Donald Trump Quotes”). Rebellion is in everyone, and goes back to biblical times with Adam and Eve. Rebellion against the government traces back to ancient China during the Zhou Dynasty in 256 BC. Some rebellions have been justified and some have not. Rebellion has brought wars and has birthed new countries; it is needed to keep the government in check. America in all its glory was born in the heart of a revolution. Rebellion against government is not wrong and is justifiable if it is done with the mindset of bettering the country, protecting personal rights, and garners the support of others that have the means …show more content…
The question is not one of morality, but practicality (“When is Armed Rebellion Appropriate”). The thought of the gap in weapon systems, intelligence, command, and control has to be a factor in the decision. “The wounds of war are not easily healed” (“When is Armed Rebellion Appropriate”). For the soldiers, they suffer from both physical and mental wounds. For the families of the soldiers, whether they come home or not, it can be an emotional struggle. Depending on the situation, and if the war is on home soil, there can be a huge financial toll on the country. Determining whether the cause is worth the fight, the death, and the cost that comes with a guaranteed war has to be top priority from the start. If there is any doubt that the cause is worthy of the lives that will be lost, then it cannot be justified. “Armed rebellion is rarely a good idea because it is very destructive to civil society” (“When is Armed Rebellion Appropriate”). Rebellion is rarely good, but there are times that a worthy cause arises and the people have to take action. The American Revolutionists had to make this decision: was Great Britain oppressing the people in the United States enough to start a full fledge war on home soil. The Founding Fathers believed it was, and out of this came the greatest country on …show more content…
There are numerous others, included Thomas Jefferson, who think rebellion is necessary either to dissolve a corrupt government or to prevent the corruption of a government. As a citizen of any country, there is a right, even an obligation to rebel. If the government is no longer looking out for the people’s best interests, then it is the job, not an option, but necessity of the people to take out the government and either correct it or install a totally new