"Maybe someday, the names of people who decide not to start nuclear wars will be as well known as the name of Britney Spears." should read:
"Maybe someday, the names of people who prevent wars from occurring will be as well known as the names of people who win wars."
I think it's safe to say that virtually all major wars are caused by forces too powerful for one single person to make a difference.
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"Maybe someday, the names of people who decide not to start nuclear wars will be as well known as the name of Britney Spears." should read:
"Maybe someday, the names of people who prevent wars from occurring will be as well known as the names of people who win wars."
I think it's safe to say that virtually all major wars are caused by forces too powerful for one single person to make a difference.