Between Independence Day last Friday here in the United States, my own pacifist upbringing, and this recent discussion, I’ve been giving some serious thought to the convergence of LEGO bricks and the military, and the differences between realistic and fantasy violence.

There’s also a lively discussion going on among commenters in the LEGO City 2010 post. We feature so many LEGO military creations here on The Brothers Brick that all those fighters, battle dioramas, and tanks have their own category. This post may also include external links to opinions and facts you may not agree with, so read the whole post and share your own thoughts in a comment.

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