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Question
Why do Jim and Hans think that games or sports are good ways of resolving conflicts? Do you agree?
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Solution
Jim and Hans thought that games or sports are good ways of resolving conflicts because nobody dies in matches. No children are orphaned and no wives become widows.
Due to these reasons, games are good ways for resolving conflicts. Wars only lead to death and devastation.
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