We put far too much into the military

Discussion in 'Free Thoughts' started by Norsefire, Sep 27, 2008.

  1. Norsefire Salam Shalom Salom Registered Senior Member

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    Here in the US, isn't it something like alot of taxpayer dollars go into military spending?

    That's valuable money that can be used elsewhere.


    Now I support having a good defense force, but really I don't like high military spending. Keep it low, and just stay out of wars.


    All of that money could go into education or healthcare or welfare or, at least, into the police force
     
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  5. Norsefire Salam Shalom Salom Registered Senior Member

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    Even 19% is too high
     
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  7. Killjoy Propelling The Farce!! Valued Senior Member

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    Not when the entire world is your theater of operations.
     
  8. ashura the Old Right Registered Senior Member

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    I believe bits and pieces of what's in "Other"'s 27.1% also make their way to defense spending somehow. I'll try and find supporting info for you. Regardless, it's definitely not near 75%.

    And staying out of wars is a bit hard when both potential future presidents are eager to continue at least one of the two current ones.
     

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