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"
[Homestead] The security illusion,
tvoivozhd, 11/23/2004