Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Decrease, and cut back wasteful practices and spending. only in times of military hardship should in be increased, AFTER it is decreased to an appropriate ammount.

Keep it around the same

maybe both

We can increase it for our own protection but for helping other nations I feel like we are at a good spot.

We need to adjust spending so theres not a ton of waste but after that i am in support of whatever amount needs spent to have the current military we do

I'm fine spending a lot on the military, but there is so much corruption that I want very stringent anti-curroption reviews.

Hold government contractors accountable, review costs, create more competition between competitors for better prices and then revaluate. We can spend the same on the military but every dollar needs to be accounted for and our military needs raises and better VA care.

I support military spending, and progressive developments. If that requires more spending so be it, if not so be it.

I believe they should somewhat increase it because sometimes they give our soldiers expired food and better clothing to keep them warm.

The Military should spend more responsibly and buy better equipment. Whether those things increase or decrease spending is fine by me.

I am ok with the current level of spending but think they could spend more wisely and be more efficient with funds...look into the moving every 3 years thing.

The government should actually spend our money on our own military instead of giving billions to other countries.

Have a strong military presence and spend much money on the military. But throwing countries' money in times of war, paying billions in other countries while upping taxes for the people is wrong.

I think Neither, unless the army has caused severely, expensive or permanent damage to soldiers then they should increase their payment

Our government should invest in the people they serve but increasing funds for education not forcing unprivileged children to join the military to obtain a higher education.

I feel like if what is being in spent is benefiting our troops the safety of America than it is fine where it is at. If they do not need that much money to ensure that then take some it and put it somewhere else in America.

Decrease, stop government officials from being involved "in bed" with military manufacturing companies

I would say increase, but I'm sure a lot of the vendors the military gets their supplies from mark up the "cost" of items quite a bit to be able to get more money out the military than the products are actually costing.

Military spending should be carefully balanced with the current international climate and future projections, but in general it's better to be over-prepared than under, so military spending should generally increase. Any decrease in the amount of increase should be carefully considered.

I think we need to invest in cost optimization for the military. The budget is big enough its just spent in frivolous ways.

We should have multiple third parties gain accurate accounting and there should be a push to cheapen products that are massively marked up

Military spending should be reduced to 2% of GDP, meeting the recommended amount in the NATO charter. We should also work with our allies to have them be more prepared to work together, rather than letting the US do all the work.

Although this idea is for a time when it is more peaceful, in our current state I believe defense spending should remain the same.

I would have said decrease before the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East started. Now I feel we must maintain or increase in order to come out victorious.

Reallocate the money to minimize unnecessary foreign military expenditures and increase salaries for enlisted personnel

Decrease, and they need to make sure that the funding is going where it’s actually going to be needed within the military

Have a red line of spending that shouldn't be spent unless in emergency the rest goes to programs that need the money.

It should only increase if the other lacking areas like education and health care can be increased to.

They should spend only as much as they need to protect soldiers and the US people. There are some projects right now that can wait. We shouldn't spend so much money like we are at war or in a crisis.

we should keep a strong enough military to keep advancing in technology but not so much that it drastically increases its spendings

Decreasing may make the United States look more vulnerable, but increasing will also increase taxes. It is better to keep it at the current level and increase it in a serious time of conflict.

The government should only fund military spending that will help us. If they are using the finds for something that does not directly intervene in everyday life then it should not be funded.

If it's necessary to decrease then, decrease. If it's necessary to increase for a war, then increase.

It depends because if we are using this money to help support places like Ukraine then we should not.

Neither, the current level of spending is sufficient but there needs to be increased focus on cybersecurity and virtual warfare.

Decrease, while I know that military spending is very important and I am not against it, we are in a lot of debt and there are a lot of matters within America that could be helped through more money. I think we are just overspending based on the rest of our funds.

come back when you have fixed the inherent corruption of the military industrial complex

I feel that they should find the right amount that should be spent as long as it's able to keep us safe.

some what yes and no just depends on how much is being spent

only if each branch gets the funds to meet there needs

It’s important that America remind the worlds number 1 military superpower. However, more funds should be directed towards other programs/services

Increase when it is necessary for the defense of America.

They should not spend money when it isn't necessary, if there is war then they could increase spending.

Rather than focusing on decrease, focus on getting more out of every dollar

Increase, and eliminate budget reductions for any leftovers. How can the military be equipped with the best tech available if their budgets keep shrinking every year due to unspent money?

I think monitoring where the spending goes and reducing waste is a better place to start.

Stay the same but stop giving our millinery out as a toy to other country’s

Neither only if they use the money wisely

Increase military funding and reduce education funding, lets get to a billion in military spending

increase only when needed, if we were in a war or are about to go to war with a country who might have an advantage

Seems like its fine how it is now.

Decrease spending over seas

increase, but only to up the soldier's pay.

Increase in times of conflict, but should stay the same in times of peace.

Neither, should be based on annual reports to the people and then we make the decisions based off the last year to increase or decrease. No pork spending.

We have to keep our military strong but I disagree with military as we can spend money on helping America prosper but at the same time our number one concern is safety

Neither, they need to be held accountable for their current budget. Tons of money is wasted moving military families every few years. Stop moving so much and save money.

Our military must be the most powerful military in the world or else all other rights are destroyed. However, our spending overseas must focus on education. Jesus didn't send money because it corrupts. He didn't send soldiers because they just kill as a solution. Jesus sent teachers. Work on Hearts and Minds, and teach effective problem-solving. We now have infinite technology to provide education. Whatever country provides global education, will rule the world. We need to beat China, Russia, and North Korea in international educational resources if we want to lead into the future.

I believe that are spending is out of control because we have to provide for the rest of NATO in terms of defense. So I think we should reduce spending but only after we leave NATO.

Deacrese until the U.S. debt is in control

I don't really know about military spending so I don't think I have an opinion

yes and no, I feel that we should give money to schools and other needs, but when it is needed money should go to the military.

i think we shouldn't focus most of our budget on it but it is still an important part to country i would like some of the the budget to be decreased but i know that a lot of it does go to retired veterans so it isn't only going to weapons.

Generally, decrease, but in current situations increase

With the current economic environment, it may be essential to increase spending. However, this may not be the best thing for the economy of the country.

Decrease as needed, don't overspend on the products needed in the military. keep the military strong while spending less on it

it should be up to the military people because they are the ones who are fighting for our freedom and our safety.

I don't even know about the military spending, as long as they don't spend what we don't have then we should keep it the same.