America's Military Strength

America is in no *need* of expanding its military.

We should instead remove our troop presence from Iraq and consider withdrawing forces from other world locations in favor of a greater role for UN forces, or a globally reduced military action level.

If we left Iraq we could easily afford to replace soldiers to South Korea, if the need arises.

Iraq is not a serious threat to American interests. Iran is not either. We are far more capable of dealing with these foreign powers through economic and cultural means.

A military is to be used to defend the nation from foreign invasion rather than to exert our control over outside powers.