Comments for Defending Defense – or Not: Let’s Have The Debate at http://www.rcreader.com , comment 1 to 1 out of 1 comments http://www.rcreader.com Wed, 22 May 2013 10:39:49 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.rcreader.com/commentary/defending-defense-or-not/#comment-3684 As i read this article i was confused. You seem to bounce over the spectrum. As a career soldier i do know a few things though. China spends way more per dollar than anyone on its military. We are presently involved in an undeclared war with china. The reason our defense budget is high compared to other countries is the U.S. provides essential security for the very countries you sighted. We are in Germany to aid in protecting the Fulda gap. We are in Saudi Arabia area to protect the essential oil fields and the straits of hormuz. The list goes on. I detest war. having served in several wars i have earned the right to say so. The U.S. has the responsibility to help maintain peace in the world. The problem is that temporary politicians use their power to implement foriegn policy that lines their pockets and grants them more power. As the world shrinks due to globalization the more our military will be needed. You are right on the need for taking care of our veterans. Ican honestly say that if a welfare mother recieved the kind of care a vet recieves at the V.A. the lawsuits would be immediate. Most vets in the V.A. do not have a primary DR. they have if they are lucky a RN serving as their primary DR. Yet veterans are exposed constantly to toxic and cancer causing materials. - gary kaalberg Wed, 28 Dec 2011 02:28:15 +0100