Well-funded military is remarkably similar to well-maintainad roads if we look at consequences. Putting questions about what is the optimum amount to spend to

Well-funded military is remarkably similar to well-maintainad roads if we look at consequences. Putting questions about what is the optimum amount to spend to each. Both promote trade and large-scale division of labour. Both directly (road-pavers specialize at that, infantry specialize at application of force) and indirectly, by promoting people and goods movement. Trade creates wealthy merchants, banks, and eventually further division of labour, manufacturing, large-scale specialized manufacturing and agriculture. In a sence, it is military who we should thank for silicon integrated circuits. We could agree or disagree about certain parts of military spending, but current global world would be unthinkable if huge armed forces didn't ensure peace for everyone.