Jesus, Poor Veterans and the Grass that Suffers

There is a popular African proverb that says when elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.  This proverb highlights the reality that too often while nations and powerful entities fight amongst themselves, the common people of the land suffer the most.  It is a historical truth that those who make the decision to wage wars (military, legislative, or otherwise) often have the least to lose.  Sure, they may lose their prestige, position, or power, but in the end their essential well-being and access to basic necessities are maintained.  Sadly, the same cannot be said of many of those who are the instruments and casualties of war and political conflict.