Along the lines of nuclear disarmament, I want to see total disarmament. Those who know me will think this is kind of a weird request, since I'm a veteran of the US Army, and I think that it is important to have a well trained volunteer military at all times.
I don't think, however, that having a well trained,
armed military is the way to go. There are several uses for the military that go way beyond pulling a trigger or pressing a Big Red Button. Volcanoes erupt, and standard emergency workers can't deal with disasters on that scope. Hurricanes destroy regions, and there has to be a group of people who are ready at a moment's notice to rescue those who were unable to get out of its path. I don't think that any military should be disbanded, but I do believe that its secondary mission of bringing war and destruction is counter-productive to its primary mission of protecting the lives of human beings. (I didn't say "citizens" on purpose, because that's another distinction that I want to see disappear... Everyone should have equal rights in whatever nation they find themselves in. That's just my very controversial opinion, though.
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My life purpose is to bring peace to everyone. If we remove the fear of armed military, then we are one step closer.