contricusc
Well-known member
Nothing to do with being civilized. Waging war itself is part of an advanced stage of civilization. Because no country wage war unless it has at least a developed, military,economic and technological sector. And its even more true in the 20th and 21st century.
The more correct terms for your excuse is not being uncivilized, but being inhumane. Learn the difference.
What you consider “civilized” is more accurately referred to as “developed” or “advanced”.
The term “civilized” implies some moral standards and manners.
One of the definitions of the word “civilized” is “polite and well-mannered”.
You can’t be polite and well-mannered while waging war, pillaging or when stealing.
You confuse the idea of an advanced country from an organizational and technological point of view with a civilized country, which also implies a moral code.
Nazi Germany was not what we call “civilized”, but it was extremely developed and well organized for its time.
A country like Bhutan is much more civilized than Nazi Germany, despite not being a big power or a technological powerhouse.