Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Decrease, but redirect the money that is saved to fund other programs like public works and social services.

Decrease. I'm not against the military in general, but I think we could divert some of the spending on it to more important issues at home.

Neither. The government needs to emplace more checks and balances on current spending. Some products cost triple for the government vs if I went and bought the identical item at a commercial store.

I feel the government should decrease military spending and redirect that money to other things like healthcare.

decrease and how off a bit to see where we are and how we do with spending less money and if needed, find a way to find more affordable solutions.

Depends on our stance when it comes to war, whether we or our allies are in hot water. Though this does not mean we shouldn't have the funds, just don't overfund it.

neither. but the enlisted militRy members should have better pay and the spending on militia and weapons being sent to other countries should decrease.

Neither, instead audit the DoD and place restrictions on government contractors to stop price gouging

I think that they should keep it the same. If they are not willing to lower it, keep it the same. If they are willing to lower it, then lower it. I think there are more important things that we should be spending the money on.

Neither, our focus should be to increase the production and devoplment of cost effective weapons and munitions

I think they should decrease when there is no war or battle going on, but increase when the time comes for the need of the military. With decreasing there would be more money to better our country and provide better care, not just protection from other countries.

We are spending our taxes to aid other foreign countries then our own. STOP SENDING OUR MONEY TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES

Funds should be spent more appropriately. Better contracts and prevent businesses from gouging the government to purchase specialized items.

Funding should be adjusted either up or down as necessary to accomplish the mission of protecting the American People.

Decrease and use the resources in other agencies/programs that would decrease the need for such a powerful army.

Decrease and put more money towards national heath care

Increase if necesary. Take care of troops, pay them well. Lock in benefits above military projects (currently the military will cut medical/pay/Benefits to keep a weapon system funded. Lock it so DOD MUST fund troops at the expenmse of jets, tanks etc) Penalize companies with the threat of nationalization if they keep having costy overruns and balloning prices, yet there profits never go down. We are not offsetting their cost, we are increasing their profits. We lack ship building infrastructure and cant hit our NAVY ship goals because they closed down 2-4 shipyards.

increase, only if necessary

Decrease, we've entered a slippery slop where there is an incentive to maintain war and foreign conflicts for profit. There's many ways to win wars without having the most amount of tanks and airplanes.

Unknowledgeable on the subject.

If the military spent more money on the quality of life for the servicemembers and less on failed projects, false promises, and theoreticals then the spending wouldn't be seen in such a poor light. Either decrease spending or draw back the military.

Yes but only with huge congressional oversight and removing of pork spending on useless things the military does not need (ie equipment that is not effective for our modern military but lines the pockets of defense contractors and politicians)

decrease but slightly towards current extremely important issues like climate change

Keep as is and do an audit and reorganize the distribution of funds to meet real needs within the DOD.

Increase but only to be ahead of the next 3 powers combined

decrease currently, but fluctuate based on world security.

The military should learn how to budget right

The US defense bill needs to invest resources in its servicemen more

i think it would be good to spend more but not enough to tip the balance of the money people have in the US

Yes, in order to spend the money elsewhere

it should increase, but increase for the people that are coming out of the military so that they have a chance in the world

They should only allow whats necessary, if they don't need to spend a lot then good but if they need to spend to protect then yeah.

Increase only when necissary.

use more on health care

Reduced waste and increased efficiencies are more important then a straight increase or decrease in spending.

I feel like they should keep it to where it is not spending too much but at the same time spending enough they need nothing extra.

Neither, unless for a good reason

I go both ways.

Yes, but only if the funds go to military member wages and to the quality of military base buildings and services.

Both, depending on the need for it and the circumstances

Remain the same, but the military needs to re-prioritize and reallocate where the money is going

We should adjust funding accordingly depending on how much we might need it for anything

Stop patronage spending.

Depends on the current world issues and rivalries/wars

Not to much

Increase if we are at war. But neither in general right now. But they can divert their spendings to provide and help our homeless veterns.

Increase, but it should happen at a steady pace

I think that it depends, if you're going to war/risking your life then yes increase. But, if you're just sitting in an office all day, no.

Increase the military money given to the people in the military. Costs should be reasonable.

Decrease but make sure they have enough to do their job

Increase the income of service members only

Get rid of the military and encourage community militias

I don't pay attention to the funding of the military

Eliminate wasteful spending to save money while being just as effective.

Military Strategy to: Decentralized, Open-Sourced.

Change strategy to Decentralized Open-Sourced.

only if there is a active war

Increase funding for Behavioral Health services while decreasing in areas that are over funded.

stay the same but increase or decrease depending on the actions of other countries

Neither, increase it when it's necessary.

They should do as they wish

I feel like we should increase if necessary and if not then don't.

Neither, but there needs to be better oversight and more efficient spending

Decrease, but only after corrupt military officials have been weeded out. If we decrease funding before that, it will only decrease funding in needed areas while corrupt higher ups still line their pockets.

The only funding increase should be for military personnel.

add. more. tank.

They should use the current amount of spending but if can try to lower the spending amount

The military needs a full change up decrease spending but also change its law system and pay more for the soldiers serving.