[gunsle]

That’s just not true. There are plenty of people in defense tech that clearly believe they are doing the right thing. Same with those in the military. Their version of “right” is just different than yours. To them, ensuring American hegemony is more right than whatever your definition is.

[rustystump]

This is exactly right and why it is so dangerous. The bad guys dont think they are bad. The opposite is true.

There is the expression the road to hell is led on good intentions line with the heads of bishops.

[tdeck]

Those material interests are very persuasive though. Without them, who knows what they might believe.