[geeks] Taxes

[Sandwich Maker]

" From: "Jonathan C. Patschke" <jp at celestrion.net>
" 
" 
" Imagine if, instead of one of the world's largest standing armies with
" bases in every corner of the globe (the sun never sets on America's
" military empire?), the US had locally-organized militias who received
" standardized training (and group buying power for munitions) from the
" Department of Defense.  Without being involved in everyone's business
" outside our borders (making long-term enemies and allies solely for the
" duration that we offer protection), we wouldn't have to pay the
" admittedly meager salaries of however many enlisted soldiers we have.
" We'd have people truly interested in protecting their -homes- and
" -communities- and ready to organize in the event that an immediate need
" for an active national defense developed.

the problem with that, from the powermongers viewpoint, is that they
wouldn't be under our direct control and wouldn't necessarily do what
we asked [ordered] them to.  they might even oppose us!

but as far as i'm concerned, more real democracy around the world,
even at the expense of us influence, would be a good thing.
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