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

[blue-mangos.livejournal.com]

It was more the cumulative effect that got me upset, and although I don't want to speak for panookah, I suspect it's the same there. But I will certainly pass on your comment, including the apology, to him. I'm not blaming any one person here, I just think the whole thing could have been handled better by ALL involved.

[luzribeiro.livejournal.com]

You're a wonderful mediator.

[blue-mangos.livejournal.com]

*blushes*