I don't think having a good defense is in contradiction with pacifism. Unfortunately, "defense" in the U.S. is more orwellian term. Anyhow, I was addressing th

I don't think having a good defense is in contradiction with pacifism. Unfortunately, "defense" in the U.S. is more orwellian term. Anyhow, I was addressing the perception that you cannot have technological progress (or prowess) without significant military applications. Of course you can.