You point it right Bryan. But does it mean countries like India should disband their defense establishments and save money for better use. There is an ever-aggressive China next door with hoards of nuclear weapons. There is an ever-hating Pakistan with risk of Mullahs taking over the government and control of its nuclear weapon stock. India would want to be peaceful and use its resources for development and alleviation of poverty but can it simply ignore its defense needs? Will the US promise to take on China if they decide to drop nuclear bombs on Indian cities? The reality is that no one will give a shit in such case thus India has to take care of itself.
