rf@wu1.UUCP (03/26/84)
Suppose the United States of America were to drop all but a few nuclear missiles for use as a deterrent and maintain only the forces necessary to meet its treaty obligations. What would be the result? My first thought was that the U.S. would be invaded. My second thought was: by the Mexicans? That's ridiculous! Even without a standing army, the US can raise an army. And the US is an armed nation! Many civilians own weapons and could make an invader's life amazingly difficult. A less-armed US might loose a war to an invader, but I can't imagine any invader holding the US for long. So, what do you think? Please, let's try to discuss the military and political consequences without flaming. From the asbestos mailbox of: decvax!philabs!wu1!rf Randolph Fritz