Hank,

Some of us draw a distinction between national interest and national defense. Of course, those who believe that the business of America is business often come to a different conclusion.

I don't mean to promote isolationism, but if one condones "protecting the national interest", which includes global business, then there is no limit on what and where the US gov't. may interfere. I favor limits on gov't. intervention beyond our borders. Actually, within our borders too, for that matter.

Sg