I agree ... and that's why I call it "protective". Soldiers, spies, cops, firemen do not "produce" anything, they protect those who do. In this fallen world, their activities are necessary, and honorable. Those who do it well should take pride in a job well done. Those who do other things should recognize the necessity of the protectors ... one of my big objections to leftists and pacifists is that they enjoy the protection, but spit on the protectors. It's hypocritical and dishonorable. In any case, I think the distinction (between protection and production) is worth understanding. That is all.
I understand it, and you. The security product is a business cost most pay. You don't get to have a say directly in that cost. But you will pay what it takes to receive that product, because it makes all other endeavors possible. I also think it is noteworthy that the military 'gov't' service is the only one that can renege on the promises made when the contract was signed. That there are few repercussions because of that is a tribute to those that served. The moral cost to that stance is evident in society today.