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What does it mean?
Ventura argues for a professional military over a drafted one, claiming it would be more effective despite potentially being smaller.
In plain terms
A paid army is better than one made of conscripts.
What can you take from it?
Professional troops are more efficient than draftees.

Where it applies

  • policy debates
  • military reform
  • defense budgeting

Putting it to work

  • advocate for volunteer forces
  • compare recruitment models

Questions to consider

  • Is cost the only factor in military structure?
  • Does size matter more than training?

Another view

A professional military may be more expensive to maintain.

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