Voices

When a nation's leader makes the decision to send the country to war, many factors influence that commitment.
It usually entails the nation's interests, financial obligations, and potential advancements from a positive outcome.
One factor that is generally not taken into consideration is the affects on the widows - those who survive after a soldier has made the ultimate sacrifice.
Watch excerpts from the PBS video below:
Regret to Inform

How should these voices be considered when making such a critical decision?
Where would you stand?