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The function of an army is to enforce the interests of a country. The purpose of a police force is to enforce the laws of a country and to maintain civil order. A country could usually be said to be concerned about keeping its citizens alive, so an army "protects and serves" the people indirectly. Normally laws are created to better society, so enforcement of laws tend to help people more directly. All of the above is mostly pointless. I assume you are using hyperbole to make your point against police overreach, war, etc. I would be interested in hearing your point of view if you were speaking literally.