Is peace a bad word?

In the article attached below this post, Gov. Perry leaves open the door to the possibility (and I should say probability) of yet another war-happy President.  While claiming to support using troops only for defensive reasons, he hides behind the old slogan of "our vital interests" being threatened.  This is tantamount to the often heard claims of secrets within government due to "national security".  Sure, our leaders must have secrets but the phrase is abused far too often.  But back to Gov Perry; to be honest I find it difficult to write much even though another candidate certain to promote war finds me disagreeable.  Not once did he make mention, at least where I looked, of bringing any troops home in general or specific.  Not once did he talk about a reasonably sized military or number of bases.  Not once did he talk about Europe's role in providing their own defense.  I heard no call to the world's leaders to share the responsibility of protecting those who are innocent and helpless throughout the world.  I heard the familiar call of war for profit, for defense of profit and business (what they call our vital interests.....for if our government is owned by the bureaucrats and corporations then theirs are the interests of which he speaks) and the defense of preemptive war (what they call the moral authority).  I hear the toll bell and it is ringing for any country unwilling to be humble, be respectful, stand strong,  demand fairness and promote liberty by example rather than force.  We can not afford more financial or moral debt, it is just that simple. We can not help future populations around the world if we do not first ensure our country's continued survival, prosperity and dedication to liberty through restricted government.

Phlegm

http://www.statesman.com/news/texas-politics/perry-offers-basics-of-his-foreign-policy-approach-1804523.html