I would like to un-invent war, but it is an action, not an invention. I’d like to un-invent hate and discrimination, but it’s not an invention either. How about basic violence? Nope, not possible either. So, I guess I would take a broad approach still and un-invent weapons.
I realize that fighting would still go on, but there would be no knives, guns or bombs. It would be on a much more personal scale and no longer MASS casualties. I am not so naive to think it would last though. There are urges and feelings in many people for power and dominance that would naturally progress to a new series of weapons in no time. I highly doubt we could ever maintain a peaceful existence for very long at all.
It never hurts to dream though. I am tired of wars and mass shootings, too many innocent people are dying. There is no place that is safe – grocery stores, movie theaters, schools, concerts, churches, night clubs, workplaces… everywhere. So, if I could un-invent anything it would be weapons. How about you?
Leigha Robbins 