On December 7th, 1941 the United States so called age of innocense came to an end and the birthing of an empire was put into motion. The generation living through the depression and the war saw nothing wrong with it. Struggles were major compared to what we have today. Things got better but the subterfuge grew more and more. Then in the 1960's government grew exponentially at all levels. Sealing what we have today. There was grumbling in Korea. Two distinct sides in Viet Nam. But all of that was ended with the volunteer force. So we go where we are told to go or where a politician wants to look good.You are correct, sir. Well explained.