"在政府的会议中我们必须防止不论通过什么途径获得的军事工业复合体的不正当影响。"
— Dwight D. Eisenhower
Simplified Meaning:
When leaders make decisions for a country, they must be careful to prevent the military and businesses that supply it from having too much power. If the military and its suppliers gain too much influence, they could push for more wars or defense spending to benefit themselves, rather than what’s best for the people. For example, a weapons company might pressure the government to buy more weapons than necessary, just to make more money. This could lead to wasteful spending or even unnecessary conflict. To avoid this, governments need to carefully balance the needs of national defense with the principle of not letting any one group manipulate decisions unfairly. Keeping this balance ensures that decisions benefit the entire country and not just a powerful few.
