Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Neither, there is so much waste of funds in the military. That’s what should be fixed

Neither, Stay the same

Depends on the problem

they should just use it better

Keep it how it is now.

Decrease slightly, there are many other important things that taxes can go to in the country.

Increase to improve life after army time for soldiers.

They should rework the budget, They are incentivized to spend the allotted budget. Instead, they should be incentivized to only spend what they need and adjust budgets every couple years to decrease or increase the budget

Decrease for now because taxes have been getting really high and then once needed raise them but not past as high as they've been learn to spend the money more wisely.

I'm unable to speak to this, We need a armed and ready military. That said, what is spent and where it's spent is such a large topic, that we need to have review of that with studies on the effectiveness of spending areas before budgets are increased or decreased.

Yes, A governments' prime responsibility is to protect its citizens from physical harm. This is the reason governments were invented.

Fraud, waste and abuse is responsible for the majority of government spending. We need to investigate and imprison violators and spend these allocations accordingly with strict oversight.

they need to redirect where it's spent

I believe that the Defense Department should re-prioritize what the spending goes towards, whether or not it increases or decreases the budget.

This needs to be periodically looked at and decided as needed.

Neither, but reappropriate funds to support US allies

Neither, but the spending should be transparent, only for the United States Military and it's personal and dependents and for no other entities.

Decrease primarily by auditing spending on government contractors.

Eliminate corruption and abuse of money

It should decrease in some respect due to the country's high debt, but should be enough to feed, supply, repir or build equipment, and arm the troops.

It depends on what the military funds are used for.

Only when it's necessary but right now should be fine.

I think they should increase here and their and it all of time because they should spend some on other things for the state.

It really depends to be honest

Make more bombs

Neither, instead look into improving the efficiency of our already-large and inefficient spending, and reallocate funds for expensive systems with relatively poor capabilities to subsidize innovation for new technologies and capabilities when appropriate

There needs to be severe auditing done before increasing the budget

Increase but we also need Beter regulation, so the money is spent Beter and not just binge wasted the government shoed not be scammed and shoed be more Beter research and development.

It should only be focused on defense and there should be refurbishment programs to keep existing military equipment in shape.

Drastically decrease military spending, pull out prescence out from all other nations, and act solely as a humanitarian force to actually defend the U.N. human rights.

not opposed to more spending depending where the funding is going, more geopolitical funding for diplomacy or international relations is worth ethe extra funding.

I think before we make the decision whether to increase or decrease we need to track how much money is truly being used in a positive way for the country in order to see what is truly needed.

High spending for the military is important, but the efficiency of this spending must be reviewed and controlled. Some of this funding is not going to the right places.

The military is extremely important, but whoever is in charge of military spending needs to give people a break down of what they spend on what. After all it’s our money that funds military.

Reduce number of overseas bases drastically by 80-90%. Use military personnel to improve US infrastructure similar to army corps.

I think we should lower the spending just enough to support other important issues in the country, because the military is already one of the best and we spend way too much on it rather than important issues in our country.

Neither, there are too many homeless people n the United States as it is that isn't getting any form of help.

Decrease, but only to the point where there is no unnecessary excess of spending. Maintain a strong military.

Decrease by rigorous counter-corruption methods to eliminate current leakage and deter misconduct going forward

Remove the waste spending. The military spends money hand over fist. Better systems need to be put in place to ensure the spending is absolutely necessary and prove it.

if there's a reason to increase have it be elaborated, if there is less overall benefit as compared to spending elsewhere than keep the budget the same or decrease it.

Decrease spending but not drastically, enough to keep our position as a world power but also where funds can be directed more towards americans

Decrease, we should sell off our surplus equipment to Allies, NATO and Non-NATO. And Modernize our current weaponry.

This should be properly assessed by analysts who can adjust the spending upon shift in global affairs.

seek a mutual milatary peace across the war so all countrys and contenets can use milatary money to help the country itself.

We have to keep up with our political adversaries so we always need to spend more which we are currently doing anyway.

Increase, this should only be used for proper training to keep American troops, but not to make us extremely powerful.

I think we should still fund to the military, however we need to watch that were not over budgeting and giving lots of money away to other countries.

only for guns and medical supplies since it think the military has enough equipment to protect the USA (which are planes and nukes)

The decision to increase or decrease military spending is complex, as it involves trade-offs between security and other social programs

i think they need to regroup and rethink their spending in the military and what is important to spend it on

I believe that the government spending which benefits the civilians serving in the military should not be affected, but I believe that any other spending on weapons, war equipment, and any attacks or support on attacks should be decreased.

Increase, but only for students of the military. Specifically ensuring the full payment of students schooling when they choose to be in ROTC for instance after one full year and sign a contract of dedication.

Close foreign bases Return to the homeland Cut the budget to 200 billion for the defense of home and property

Military spending should increase or decrease depending on the situation at the southern border, among other factors.

i think it depends on what they are spending it on.Because it can be beneficial for the army cause there are times when they need it but there's times when they dont so it depends.

decrease, since we already spend more than other countries and instead spend that money where we need it more and maybe get less national debt

I think the context matters, and as we are entering a particularly hostile time in the world, i think our spending should match that.

GREATLY DECREASE, and for however long they were getting over 100billion, money should be given to the people AND or Black people as the decedents of slaves nor the freed slaves themselves got any sort of reparations

Decrease where spending is most inefficient and Increase where it will significantly prepare us for future conflicts.

yes, but should depend on whether its necessary or not. refrain from military spending unless necessary

Instead of increasing spending, the government should strive for increased efficiency to promote a decrease of spending.

Decrease, I believe if I am someone who is against the military for personal reasons and have my tax paying dollars be used for military it shouldn't be used

Military spending should fluctuate with the current state of the world. In times of peace, military spending should drop so that while we are allowed to prepare for the possibility of war, but without overspending, while during tense times it should increase as we begin to prepare much more for the possibility of war.

I think it should decrease, but not a big amount, just enough so that the money can go to the rest of the country to improve.

I worked in defense and the procurement process needs to be more efficient as all military expenses should be. We spend too much on projects that get cancelled.