With the Ministry of National Defense pushing weapons procurement fiercely in the past months, the arms budget has become a contentious issue between lawmakers and politicians. At this point, I am seriously concerned: Give the military's lack of advanced weaponry, how can it properly protect Taiwan?
Tiger Woods is a famous professional golfer. How does he manage to hold the championship title all the time? In addition to his near-perfect skills, the secret to his success are his golf clubs. In order to adapt to different golf courses, a good golfer should prepare several golf clubs, each with its own function. Using them appropriately can help a golfer triumph.
Good tools are the prerequisite to the successful execution of a job. The best golfer must have good golf clubs to compete with other opponents in the golf course. Without advanced golf clubs, how could Tiger Woods beat his competitors? Can you imagine that?
Likewise, a well-trained armed force must have advanced weaponry to bring its military power into full play at the critical moment. Weapons procurement will also undoubtedly boost the military's morale. The Ministry of National Defense assesses the equipment the military most needs, just like golfers prepare several golf clubs so they can adapt to different golf courses. With the increasing threat from PRC, we should get advanced weaponry to protect Taiwan.
Chou Pau-nan
Hsinchu
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