Reply #4: I'm not too knowledgeable on military spending [View All]

[dkf]

but if there is so much excess, why do our soldiers seem to lack equipment and amenities?

The lack of proper kevlar vests, vehicles with armor to protect our troops, shoddy chemical/biological weapons suits, the early lack of generators, air conditioners, and now heaters, cutting of benefits, etc. is making me really upset.

Now I did not support this war in Iraq, but I feel incredibly bad for our men and women who are there now.

To me, even if it makes sense, it seems a little insensitive to talk about cutting the defense budget when our soldiers are doing without.

Just my $0.02.