The U.S. once was a traditional republic, remaining aloof from foreign
conflicts. Today there is no problem on earth with which Washington
is not concerned.
The result is an oversize military, perpetual intervention, and constant
conflict. September 11 demonstrated that Washington
Doug Bandow is Vice President of Policy for Citizen Outreach.
A former Special Assistant to President Ronald Reagan, he is the
author of several books, including The Politics of Envy: Statism
as Theology, Tripwire: Korea and U.S. Foreign Policy in a Changed
World, and Military Manpower and Human Resources.