Smaller armed forces?

[mintogrubb.livejournal.com]

In the UK at present, we have the smallest army we have had since the Boer War of Queen Victoria's time.

Is this a good thing or bad thing?
Will a smaller army, navy and air force stop our politicians from meddling in unnecessary wars in far off places? Will it lead to a focus on home defence instead of adventuring imperialism?

Or will a smaller Military Establishment mean that we are ill prepared to repel a foreign invasion ?
I mean, who is ~capable~ of invading Britain right now, even if they wanted to? Should be be paranoid about 'what if', or go for a realistic assessment of the actual threat level?

Comments

[luvdovz.livejournal.com]

On a second reading, I think I understand now. Thanks for the tip. Will act on it.

[blue-mangos.livejournal.com]

See, I was right in expecting better things from you, because I usually get them :)

[luvdovz.livejournal.com]

You have such influence on people!

[blue-mangos.livejournal.com]

Not at all, I just have faith in the goodness of people. I am pleased at what I see going on right now elsewhere though, which I suspect you may have had a thing or two to do with ;)

[luvdovz.livejournal.com]

@ faith in the goodness of people --> OMG I have the feeling I'm talking to my brother! What have you done to him? Is he in your belly? Release him now!

[blue-mangos.livejournal.com]

heh, your brother has even more faith in people than I have. I simply hope for the best, he expects it.