Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Soldiers of yesteryears

We consider soldiers to be disciplined, and disciplined they are, but that was not the case a few hundred years ago. They were barbarians because the king preferred them to be so. They were the most important members in the social structure. The King and all the ministers succumbed to their soldiers more so than any one else.

Managing soldiers was not an easy thing. They were warriors and one must know how warriors behave in times of wars and in times of peace. Young barbarians were more dangerous. So they were generally asked to stay with the older barbarians who knew their instincts well. Soldiers have lost their significance in the recent days since most problems are being solved through consensus and by means of dialogue. But still there were hooligans who want things to be their way.

The Leaders of these soldiers were a political member in the huge gang of men. They could not defy the values the soldiers had. They were the soldiers' voice. They knew their soldiers' nerves and instincts. We all want soldiers, aren't they are brave? They are ready to fight for you and your country. No other sect holds so much respect as soldiers do.

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