RE: Are pompous receptions of state guests still contemporary? / Sind pompöse Empfänge von Staatsgästen noch zeitgemäß?

[jaki01]

But why is defense so important if having guests? :)
Military plays its role in society, yes, but every other job is important as well. For example we need teachers for the education of our children ... why shouldn't teachers welcome our guests instead of soldiers, or why not nurses or doctors? :)