A Response to Andrew Liptak

http://io9.com/5481380/your-military-science-fiction-isnt-really-military-science-fiction

"Futuristic militaries are a staple in science fiction. With their powered armor and laser guns, military science fiction novels are among the most exciting reads out there. Except for one problem. Most are not really about warfare."

Most stories about space travel aren't really about spaceships, either.

Why is that a problem? Stories are about people. SF went through its infancy of dwelling on gadgets. ...