One Constitutional role of the United States Government is to provide for the Common Defense. I am for our having the strongest possible military for the purpose of defending our the citizens of our Nation, but it is not intended for us to police the World for reasons beyond our defense. Somalia is an example of a lawless nation, where had we participated in “nation building” the cost would be great and twenty years later they would still be Somalians. Other Nations must stand on their own, but only when they are ready. Until that time our only military obligation is to protect our vital interests with a well defined mission. The prompt removal of Somali pirates is an example of the use of force to protect American Citizens and our interest.
George Morovich
