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Originally posted by John D Harris:
alepha, the purpose of the military is to KILL, blowing up things is gravy. "the job of the military is not to die for their country but to make the other poor bastard die for theirs".
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Patton ... there's a reason the man was retired as soon as possible
If you believe our leaders, the military exists to enforce the will of the people, through the NCA and his appointed deputies. This is why all officers are commissioned by Congress: to keep the tie to the republic more real. This is why civilians control the armed forces.
Peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance, deterrence, and general self defense aside, though, you're quite right. Killing still remains something of a last resort, and (one hopes) it will continue to become so even more.