Hmmmmm.
dont get me wrong Simiril I see your point a 100%. But what would the real solution be? I dont know. I think the big factor is balance some of us think it's there some of us dont.
I like the analogy you give about representation,not actual, but in the case of the 10 dudes in the map room, the fact that there is no oposition for those ten guys is represented in having to take the town down then get those troops in within a short time frame. All the while the nme has the chance and ability to defend to the limits of there will, and supplies.
Furthermore in my opinion if the barracks are going to be significantly strengthened, then every thing else would also have to be, in order to keep the balance.
This opens a whole other can of worms, I know, but I think an "AirPlane Base" would have much more capabilitie to wage war "in the air" rather than say, mount capture style, offences,featuring troops.