Page 10 - The Miracle of the Immune System

ne the most important factors for the continued existence of
any country is its defence capability. As a nation, it must be in
a constant state of preparedness to face all kinds of threats and dangers

from external and internal sources. No matter how well developed and
advanced a country may be, if it fails to defend itself, it could be brought
to ruin with the launching of even a minor military offensive against it, or
even a well-directed and unanticipated terrorist act. In the face of such
threats, neither its natural resources, its technological prowess, not its
economy will be of any avail. If the country in question is unable to de-
fend itself, it may even cease to exist.
This is one of the reasons why significant amounts of the national in-
come is regularly allocated to defence; nowadays, armed forces have to
be provided with the most advanced weaponry, tools and equipment fit-
ted with the latest technological features, and meticulous training has to
be given to soldiers in an all-out attempt to keep defence systems fully
functional.
No less than countries, people too have to be concerned about their

defence, if they want to lead a healthy and peaceful life. They inevitably
have to protect themselves and their possession against criminal acts,
such as theft and murder, as well as against natural disasters, such as ac-
cidents, fire, earthquakes and floods.