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Total security does not exist at the personal or family level---against 
genetic defects, against invisible toxins circulating in the air, 
depositing in soil, water and food, or against drastic change of 
climatic or economic conditions .  Total security does not exist at the 
National level, either---it is limited by the ability of variable gross 
national product to sustain expenditures for military force, and at some 
point national control by the military inevitably replaces civilian 
control of the military---if military disorganization and loss of 
discipline does not occur first.  Seems that there are a lot of  checks 
and  balances built into evolution---better described in history books 
than in conflicting visions of the future.

A succinct Chinese Proverb illustrates what might be described as "The 
Uncertainty Principle" as relates to the quest for security paradox.  
"Said Gold, "I'll buy everything."  "Said the Sword, "I will take 
everything, including Gold"