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Originally Posted by rs899
I work for a defense contractor, but I am nearing retirement, so I don't really care what happens to my job. I can say that the effect of cutting defense quickly ( like 10% this year, if it happens) will be felt in the economy, and quite dramatically, IMO.
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Only assuming that commensurate spending isn't undertaken in other fields. Those engineers and workers could teach science. Or build new nuclear power plants. Or set up solar arrays and wind turbines. Perhaps even build space stations. It may not be as glamourous as building F-35's, but it will keep bread on their plates.
Besides, the defense industry should be to protect this country, not a be welfare program for people like your cow-orkers.