France has recently completed a trillion-dollar arms deal with Saudi Arabia that will be shared with neighboring countries in the region. Commerce takes precedence over life. Superiority takes precedence over life. Power takes precedence over life.
http://www.ticotimes.net/2014/04/09/militarism-in-costa-rica
http://www.ticotimes.net/2014/04/09/militarism-in-costa-rica