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"In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist.
We must never let the weight of this combination endanger our liberties or democratic processes. We should take nothing for granted only an alert and knowledgeable citizenry can compel the proper meshing of huge industrial and military machinery of defense with our peaceful methods and goals, so that security and liberty may prosper together."
Excerpt from the Farewell Speech to the American People by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, January 17, 1961.
In Why We Fight, Eugene Jarecki, inspired by Einsenhower's farewell speech, examines the rise of the military-industrial complex in the US and the pervasive power it has amassed. It features interviews and commentary from well-known individuals and military insiders, and examines the forces behind our seemingly constant state of war. Why We Fight won the Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize in 2005.
I found it engaging, discouraging, challenging, and compelling. I consider it a must-see and will be recommending it widely.
