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This 6 page paper discusses the idea of political propaganda by leaders of countries. Two leaders, Henry V, as depicted in Shakespeare's play, and the administration of George W. Bush are exampled. In particular, the possibiliby of war with Iraq and the ramifications of the propaganda being used. This is compared to the way in which Henry used propaganda in his bid for the French throne. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Earth, is it ever justifiable? In Shakespeares Henry V, Henry justifies the war in order to shift the ongoing tension away from the question of his claim to the throne.
Likewise, many have stated that President George W. Bushs reasons are no better, claiming that his reasons amount to controlling interests in the petroleum resources in the Middle East. Propaganda
seems to be the tool of choice in both matters, but in the end, the justification for a war rests in the heart and mind of the people to decide.
However, their decisions are made more difficult considering what sort of information and disinformation is released by those in power. In Shakespeares Henry V, there is a constant back
and forth between Henry and the Church and the French. The Church has motive for wanting the war with France, and Henry has his own motives. This cannot be the
definition of a just war. It should be made clear, however, that there are certain factors, that in most peoples minds justify a war. These factors are what leaders
seem to capitalize on. Meaning that a just war is not started or initiated by a need to acquire more land or to fight over possession of perceived value, but
rather is a decision that is based on some principle such as self defense or an initial defensive action to prevent an attack. War may also be said to be
just when it is in protection of those who are not able to protect themselves or have become weakened in their own just cause war. An example of this would
be the involvement of the United States in World War II. Not only did Japan attack American soil, and its people, but the United States could no longer ignore the
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