July 13, 2003

Jerry Pournelle Asks The Obvious Question

From Chaos Manor's Current View

So: if we are to be an empire, how shall the costs of empire be born? Why should the American people bear those costs alone?

We will need occupation forces -- tax farmers -- to do the work of governing and stabilizing and nation building. An armed Peace Corps, so to speak. Where will we get those, and how ought they to be trained? I ask seriously, because it is becoming clear that we will need them.


Any answers?

Posted by Vanderleun at July 13, 2003 5:01 PM
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