Look! The U.S. Government has to show a need for the military. If there isn't a need for the military, it will have to be scrapped. BUT. The BIG thing we are overlooking is, is there a need for the Federal Government? Maybe there isn't a need for the Federal Government, and it should be scrapped just like the military should be. Consider what Adam Kokesh says in his run for the Presidency, at Kokesh for President - https://kokeshforpresident.com/.