To save a few bucks should we outsource the military entirely?

Question

China already has both an Army and Navy?
India already has both an Army and Navy?

And then there's always the developing third world... like the Colombian Air Force

And there may be money left over for more tax breaks for the wealthiest

Answer 1

Yes, then our reenactment of the fall of the Roman Empire would be more accurate...for by the end, most of those serving in the Roman army were not Romans, their empire having outgrown their ability to man it

Let's empty the prisons and get those Nike Wal-Mart workers signed up to die for the Corporate Reich

Answer 2

Do me a favor. Go to the library or the book store and pick up "The Prince" by Niccolo Machiavelli. This classic of political strategy goes into detail on what happens to rulers that rely on Mercenaries for their defense and military campaigns. Basically if you outsource your armies you outsource your countries leadership. A national army has a reason to fight for besides money. Eventually the military that you are going to pay will think why don't i just take over since they are not concerned with fighting their own battles and they don't have the armies to defend themselves.

Answer 3

Read the June issue of Jim Hightower's newsletter to see how 'outsourcing' actually ends up costing taxpayers more - MUCH more! -RKO- 06/12/07

Answer 4

Yeah, we should pay the Hell's Angels and the Banditos.

Answer 5

We already have most of it, and it doesn't work!

Though I do believe the Oil companies should hire their own army. They can afford it!

Answer 6

The Jews are offering a discount too

Answer 7

We outsource almost everything else, why not?