And don't tell me this is the military that protects our freedom - hey, ladies and gentlemen, there ain't no one out there who's a fucking threat to us. They don't exist. Oh - I'm talking now only of countries we don't arm first. All right, if you want to split hairs, you got a point. 'Bill, what about the nations we sell arms to and then blow the fuck out of?' Okay, they might be scary for about a day!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hicks argues that the military is unnecessary because no countries pose a real threat unless the US arms them first.
- In plain terms
- The US military is not needed for protection since threats are created by selling arms.
- What can you take from it?
- Military defense claims are often questioned by critics.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who really threatens national security?
- Is the military necessary?
Another view
The argument ignores potential threats beyond direct military conflict.
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