Whoa there bro. If you can't continue with the discussion and want to run off, do so. Don't fault me because I wanted you to expand on your Palin-esce response "whichever ones choose to be armed," and no I'm not going to ask you which magazines you read either, for fear of getting an equally broad response.
Fact of the matter, you simply don't understand the scope of the issue. Perhaps you should look into the various world-wide roles servicemen are placed, the rudimentary process of enlistment, and the culture of the military from a historical standpoint.... and then maybe consider why arming "whichever ones choose to be armed," isn't as easy a notion to pull off as you seem to believe it is.
Running off? I've been here nearly as long as you. I just don't get on the computer as much. If I discontinue a conversation, I'm likely doing real life things. If I continue a conversation, it's likely related to weather making my choice for me. My post count isn't as high, but the fault doesn't lie with me for that either. I've been over the magical 50 (and have PMs in the sent file to attest that), but comments that were meaningful enough to me to take time to type out were considered "one-liners" by the powers that be. Not that I care since I don't do trading online, but it's disheartening to see something I mention being trashed. I assume all of these posts conversing with you will go likewise.
As for the rules and regulations of military world-wide, I don't really care. I don't know why you've colored me with a "Palin" brush, nor why you make mention of what magazines I read. Be careful with that because word on the street is comments using "Faux News" accusations are the new Godwin's Law.