I agree, but I do think that there are selfish benefits that can be highlighted - whether it's Africa, The Middle East, or the areas suffering after the Tsunami, a fully funded, sustained and serious developmental effort would reap vast rewards for all concerned.
Comparing costs between adopting a Marshall style plan and waging any millitary conflict, and then considering the various outcomes from spending the same amount of money should make sense even to those of the most hawkish persuasion.
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