Which could be your choice to make, if it were just you. But it's not. It's also other people around you getting murdered - people that you have some responsibility for, if you're in a position of authority.

When was the last time war came to the US? And how many times have we brought war to other countries since then?

Are you arguing that the USA's foreign adventures mean it should give up defence planning?

I’m arguing that it’s disingenuous to pretend that missiles are only made for defense and not offense.