Originally posted by javaContour:
Sure, you could make the military percentage any number you want if you ignore enough other money the federal government spends.
Basically, since I have to pay both the income taxes and payroll taxes such as SSI and Medicare/Medicaid, I think it is valid to include those expenditures in the budget.
Plus, to consider that 80% of the national debt is attributed to defense in disingenous at best.
Understanded, my main worry is about what direction this country is headed in. It just seems like a lot of money is being used to fight a war that can't be won. How many terrorist attacks have there been on the US in the last 8 months, yet how much has the government spent on Homeland securtiy?
I'm not saying your wrong Tony, just interesting to talk about
James
