just as going to the moon was and the other planets. That old argument of hunger and poverty vs. research is specious. We wouldn't be where we are technologically without it and people like him would be worse off.

As long as evil people exist in this world and want to take over another country's territory or convert you to their "religion" through violent means, there will be wars. I don't see that ending anytime soon. We need to maintain our militaries to prevent that or defeat it if unable to prevent it.