Hezbollah, a well-regulated militia in tiny Lebanon, successfully
resisted an invasion by one of the world's most powerful armies in
the summer of 2006. A well-regulated militia, in place of a
standing army, would likely serve America well in terms of homeland
security. Imperial ambitions would have to be discarded along with
overseas bases, but one immediate effect of that would be a
reduction in foreign enmity.
On the other hand, the arms and arms-related industries in the
United States are important contributors to the national wealth.
Additionally, the American Department of Defense is probably the
world's largest employer.
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