"Our forces will be strong enough to dissuade potential adversaries from pursuing a military build-up in hopes of surpassing, or equaling, the power of the United States." Reminiscent of the classic high school winning team chant, "We're number one," these words reflect a sophomoric attitude the United States is not about to relinquish. Quite clearly, the United States intends to maintain its position of absolute power over the rest of the world.

In a move that signifies a shift away from democracy and toward military dictatorship, the doctrine further asserts, "…the goal must be to provide the President with a wider range of military options to discourage aggression or any form of coercion against the United States…"

The purpose of this vague terminology, which suspiciously echoes the wording and intent within the USA PATRIOT Act, is ultimately to promote and justify the use of the military against any and all individuals, groups, protesters, organizations, etc. who the President determines are acting against established U.S. interests and policies.

In fact, across this nation from Seattle, Washington to Portland, Maine to Washington, D.C., the level of both police brutality and unwarranted, unconstitutional arrests of peacefully assembled, non-violent protesters exercising their first amendment rights seems to be on a precipitous incline.