The mainstream and politicos would have you believe that progressives and those on the left of the political spectrum don’t want security nor a military defense force. This of course is incorrect, the reality is that we define defense and security differently than those in the center and on the right. Defense doesn’t mean “intervening” in conflicts by choosing a side based on any capitalist, or if possible a socialist agenda. We believe that conflicts, especially when violent, should never be influenced by any agenda, other than ones focused on human rights and maintaining the basic principals of the United Nations, which itself also needs to be reformed.

The United States can no longer unilaterally execute military operations under the guide of corporate America and wealthy business interest (also known as the Military Industrial Complex). What once was viewed as a force of good in the world, which was a questionable assertion then, is now clearly seen as an imperial power. A power which is also the greatest polluter in the world and only produces more chaos rather than peace.