War has always been a dirty job. Soldiers fight over parcels of land so that they can get closer to their objectives. They leave destruction in their wake. However, you do have to appreciate the value of the conflicts that we have experienced. Some countries have gained independence, others were freed from tyrants, still others gained new friends in the international sphere, and others finally started to develop.

These days, the countries in the world are trying to prevent war from happening. This is because they understand the value of human life as well as the value of preserving human life. They banded together after the world wars and started the United Nations. Their world flags are brought together under this organization to represent their commitment to settle conflicts and disputes as diplomatically as possible. After all, if a country backs up their statement with their flag, it means that they are serious about it.

The thing is, it isn't just in the United Nations that we can see this kind of solidarity. It also happens in world sporting events. This is because you have to send representatives to these events. And these representatives aren't your ordinary run-on-the-mill players who frequent the local parks. They are the best of the best in that country. They bring their world flags with them as well so that they can be recognized as official representatives of their country. Simply bringing their flags already demands the respect from the other countries. If you can’t respect the team, at least respect the country they come from.