On the other hand, Truman and our heroic airmen burned somewhere between 3 and 5 million women and children alive. Furthermore, by ruling out anything but the unconditional surrender of the axis forces in W.W.II he prolonged and increased the horrors of war by months or years. We know from our own experience that cornered rats are extremely vicious and destructive. Hitler and Tojo had nothing to gain from surrendering because they knew they would be hanged if they surrendered unconditionally. Above all, a desirable President must not involve the nation in any kind of war or military action and he must keep the military down to an absolute minimum, to be used strictly for self defensive only.
Aircraft carriers are, by definition, solely offensive weapons.
He must demonstrate that the least government is the best government. We are only free to the extent that our government is inefficient. He must contribute to the increase of individual liberties of the citizens. We need more liberty, fewer laws and fewer taxes. An admirable president must encourage and enhance the invisible hand of the free market system and prevent interference of the government in the unfettered operation of open markets.