If we wanted it to end then we, the people, would make it known. To date, we have not.

From the editorial write-up (War is a force that gives us meaning):

"War is an enticing elixir. It gives us purpose, resolve, a cause. It allows us to be noble."

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1586480499/ref=dp_proddesc_1?ie=UTF8&n=283155

It gets quickly out of hand. A painful read.

http://www.amazon.com/Kill-Anything-That-Moves-American/dp/1250045061/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1423774258&sr=1-1&keywords=kill+anything+that+moves