Within the past week, President Obama announced his plans for which domestic programs would see a budget cut; the New York Times reports air-traffic control, farm subsidies, education, nutrition and national parks will be among the many domestic programs suffering from budget cuts for the 201o fiscal year. While these domestic needs are sparingly let go, President Obama will proceed with expanding troops in Afghanistan and keeping this pestering war in tact.
Don't get me wrong, Obama's platform from day one was eliminate the war in Iraq and his stance on Afghanistan is as demonstrated. But is cutting funding for domestic programs (unrelated to national security) really the best idea? No. The government hands the military billions upon billions of dollars every year to spend on weapons development and secret projects civilians are to be unaware of. At such a crucial time financially for everyone effected by the recession, is maintaining these militant side-projects the right thing to do? Again, no.
The way to fix the deficit, or at least get the ball rollin' would be to cut back on military spending AND domestic spending. Our government needs to re-prioritize and then redistribute the money. Finally putting an end to loop-holes, harsher punishments for the Wall Street thief and making sure the money is actually spent the right way. All of these will indefinitely help in the short run. As far as the long run is concerned, education is key.
The government has an undeniable and tremendous responsibility in regards to educating the future of the nation. By giving more money to education programs and having stricter regulations and standards for our children, the government will be producing efficient leaders for tomorrow. Fixing your mistakes now and teaching the youth from them will be a major component for preventing future recessions and financial irresponsibility. Feed, cloth, educate, medicate and house the children of today for the betterment of tomorrow.
President Obama has, once again, shed light upon the timeless debate of Guns vs. Butter. And Butter has idealistically triumphed Guns. This is a call to action for a modern-day Robin Hood! Mr. Obama, are you up for the challenge?
