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“Costa Rica was the first country in history to abolish its army and declare world peace.”

It’s hard to believe but that was some 60 years ago. It seems that the rest of us are slow in catching up. What a pity.

Oscar Arias Sanchez, Costa Rica’s current President has written a very interesting letter to Uruguayan President José Alberto Mujica Cordano, suggesting that he follow suit. (Click that link to read it.)

From the Beatle’s “Imagine”:

“You may say that I’m a dreamer

But I’m not the only one

I hope someday you’ll join us

And the world will be as one …”

The best way to prevent war is to always be ready to fight – and win. When China was attacked by Japan in the late 1930’s, China wasn’t strong enough to defend herself. In other words, weakness invites the bad guys to attack. Today, Japan wouldn’t dream of attacking China, because China is simply too strong. This is a great thing. Being strong, keeping the peace, through strength, is what this post is all about. If you’ve learned this lesson, no need to watch the three videos, unless you’re into military strength, or just want to improve your English comprehension.

On April 12, 2009 U.S. Navy Seal sharpshooters performed a spectacular rescue of a merchant ship captain being held hostage by Somali pirates off the coast of Saudi Arabia. You can read the entire story here. URL:http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/30131277#30189266

And here are two recent videos of U.S. Navy Seal training.
U.S. Navy Seals – Part IURL:http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/30189254#35056568

U.S. Navy Seals – Part IIURL:http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/30189254#35077311