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Well, yes, if no country had a military then no country would need a military. But that’s a rather moot point isn’t it? World peace would be nice but it doesn’t
by TechBro8615 7y ago
Well, yes, if no country had a military then no country would need a military. But that’s a rather moot point isn’t it? World peace would be nice but it doesn’t look to be achievable in our lifetimes, and arguably goes against human nature.
It’s also worth noting that the military does a lot more than perpetuate violence. It’s really a jobs program more than anything. And soldiers are often on the front lines of humanitarian disasters, as well. Just look at the hospital they built in New York for one recent example.
- mirimir 7y ago> Well, yes, if no country had a military then no country would need a military. It's always seemed that way to me. Indeed, you could pretty much replace "military" with "national government" in that sentence. But anyway, it'll likely never happen. Unless we get into a war with aliens, I guess. I did love Vinge's "bobble" concept. Wherein individuals became as powerful as governments. Or at least, could escape from them across time. And send them across time, as well.