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Originally Posted by Craig
I'm all for cutting "defense" spending significantly; but we do have to remember that it is primarily a "stimulus" program, just another way to dump large amounts money into the economy. I would prefer to see the money go someplace useful, but they have to proceed carefully.
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To an extent true. But the armed forces do serve a function. Sort of like insurance on an Atuo. You complain about the price, till you have to file a claim. I just think some of the pork barrel politics need to be reigned in. I would say to let the military decide its bases etc. Although they did want to kill off the A-10. Some bases have been closed. There were a few in Indianapolis, that closed. Indiana has survived or even thrived. I think one of the few places that wants its military base closed in San Deigo. The real estate value is quite high. That is one the Navy wants to keep open, though.
Tom