It feels like the US military is 90% racketeering and 10% physically protecting Americans, if that. Most of our protection comes from two gigantic oceans on both sides.

Though, I really do enjoy this racket so I guess I'm not allowed to ask any questions about the ethics of keeping it going.

Do you just follow me around with the same tired argument?

Again…I spent 17 years as a military officer I’m not hearing anything from someone that hasn’t served anything.

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48478867