Lions for Lambs

1. Lions for Lambs is a 2007 American drama film about the connection between a platoon of United States soldiers in Afghanistan, a U.S. senator, a reporter, and a California college professor. Explain how they are connected and what the soldiers are doing in Afghanistan?

All of them are connected, that none of them would work without the support from the others. The US soldier would not be in war if the senator had not convinced the soldier to do it. In addition, the soldier watches the news which is instigated by the senator - through the reportert. The professor follows the guilde lines and laws the senator has implied. And the big paradox continues. 

1. The professor asks Todd to get involved.  What can he do?

One can look at it this way; the professor wants him to join the army. In one way, the way he talks about the brave soldiers who came from little but fight the most, can be a way of convincing Todd. This is just one from perspective though, one can view the situation completely differently. It can be viewed as the professor instigates him to stay away from the army. His intention can be that Todd needs to be to rule, not to be sent to war. The army needs lions to rule, not lambs for lions. 

1. Is there a connection between social conditions, the welfare state and US involvement in wars?

Yes, in my opinion there is a connection between many things. The connection between social conditions, the welfare state and the US involvement  in wars can be for example the financial situation. There is an incredible amount of american dollars put into their involvement in wars, because the soldiers needs ammunitation, new and modern technology of war gadgets, such as; weapons, tanks, helicopters, uniforms and so on. An increase of involvement needs more resouces, and this will affect the economical situation in the US. 

1. What is the current opinion of the American people regarding US engagement in wars

It seemed to me that the opinon of the American people regarding US engagement in wars is negative. Current news is that Obama asks for an acception to fight IS, but he needs support from the Congress. If he does not get his request confirmed, he wont get involved.