MILITARISM defined in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary: 1) predominance of the military class or its ideals, and, 2) a policy of aggressive military preparedness | "Predominance of Military Class or its Ideals" and "aggressive military preparedness." What does that mean? A few examples: - America has the biggest, fastest and most powerful _____. You name it - if it floats, flies, shoots or explodes - we have the biggest.
- Military recruiters have the right to recruit 15 year old high school students on campus. If access is denied the school loses federal money.
- America maintains and operates more than 700 military bases around the world.
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| FEAR IS THE MAJOR FUEL OF MILITARISM. The FEAR of cultures and religions we don't understand. The FEAR of governments different from our own. The FEAR of being attacked. |
| MILITARISM is sneaky. It appears in our civilian world in ways that seem innocent or necessary. - Civilian police have armored tanks, automatic weapons, and aircraft with infrared devices.
- Air shows regular feature military jets displaying their impressive power.
- Fallen American soldiers are treated with more respect and dignity than returning wounded soldiers. [This has been the case in the aftermath of every war involving U.S. troops]
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