Nice thread, davem. I know what you mean.
Example: For those who have watched the cast commentary on the EE DVDs, think of what the cast has to say about people who take the movies as being pro-war. There are constant battles, loads of killing, weapons, and such. And yet, for anyone with half a brain, it *should* (cough cough) be obvious that, like Faramir said, "I do not love the sword for its brightness", etcetera. War is a needed part of life, to protect that which is deemed right (which makes it such a tragedy, since each side thinks they are the ones correct), and yet it is a horrible part of life. Look at the way it is depicted by Tolkien: blood, horror, loss, grief, children dying, bodies hewn. War may be needed, but it is not a good thing. The only pro- part of war is that which it is waged for.
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