The time is not yet here for us to lay down our arms. The world is just too unstable. And quite hostile to us in many areas. We need a very strong and very mobile military...who can make, if they are not otherwise committed, great contributions to the betterment of the world through supply, medical care, construction etc. Less polishing tanks and more mobile response units to various disasters etc...which would also keep military preparedness high, at least in the support areas. mg