It's been interesting reading about this from here in Europe.
A particular quote comes to mind:
"There is no way a country can satisfy the craving for absolute security - but it can bankrupt itself, morally and economically, in attempting to reach that illusory goal through arms alone. The military establishment, not productive in itself, necessarily must feed on the energy and brain-power of the country, and if it takes too much, our total strength declines" -- Dwight D. Eisenhower
Even though this quote was more directed towards the military than law, the principles remain the same.
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A particular quote comes to mind:
"There is no way a country can satisfy the craving for absolute security - but it can bankrupt itself, morally and economically, in attempting to reach that illusory goal through arms alone. The military establishment, not productive in itself, necessarily must feed on the energy and brain-power of the country, and if it takes too much, our total strength declines" -- Dwight D. Eisenhower
Even though this quote was more directed towards the military than law, the principles remain the same.
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