I don't disagree, but I think you're having some other conversation about eyeballs on the ground versus more and more expensive weapon systems. As a former mari

I don't disagree, but I think you're having some other conversation about eyeballs on the ground versus more and more expensive weapon systems. As a former marine, this is an argument in which I'm very much inclined to agree with you. God knows we don't need many more B-2 bombers to fight the Taliban. Having said that, the point here is that massive, inexpensive, intelligent, and mobile systems will work alongside troops on the ground more and more as warfighting evolves. This will happen much the same as the dog, horse, or mule worked alongside fighters, only the robotic versions will continue to increase in functionality. But in the end that's a process discussion -- how will things advance over time. My point was that just like in all other fields, our helpers will soon become our betters. Won't happen for decades yet, but you can be sure it's coming sooner or later. And at that point, just like every other human endeavor, some pimply-faced kid in a Starbucks can control just as much firepower as a four-star general. It will just be a matter of credentials and security.