"El primer deber del soberano, el de proteger a la sociedad de la violencia y la invasión de otras sociedades independientes, solo puede cumplirse mediante una fuerza militar."
— Adam Smith
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To keep people safe from attacks or threats from other groups, a leader needs to have an army. Just like a homeowner needs a strong lock to protect the house from burglars, a country needs soldiers to guard against invaders. Imagine living in a small village; if there were no guards or defenses, anyone could come and cause harm. The leader’s job is to make sure this doesn’t happen by organizing and maintaining a military. This is like how a parent must ensure their family is safe by locking doors and teaching children not to talk to strangers. In the same way, a leader uses the military to ensure the safety and security of the whole society.
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