> 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 "mili

> 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.