I have read many of the points of view here and for the majority I think they are are well made
I am not a Vet but I serve as a PoliceOfficer for what that's worth
My own take on the quote is this- the majority of people will be protected and served by the minority by whatever means necessary because of a belief and a desire to protect what they believe to be right and true- that the stronger should protect and serve the weaker because they have the characteristics and strength to do so- that is not specific to military or police etc but by nurses doctors volunteers carers also - people of strength who interest is to do good - I don't think the quote is about violence on its own