Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Increase when only necessary.

The budget for the military must be relevant to the country’s needs. I believe that increasing the budget is increasing the tax or decreasing the allotted budget for the other government policies or social programs.

It's not a question of whether we increase or decrease military spending, but how we can more efficiently manage what we spend it on and how it is spent.

Only spend on necessary things and spending it a proper way without being excessive.

Fiscal priorities must be put on the biggest issues of our country such as corruption, dominating political dynasties, poverty, and whatnot, which are grave national threats both to our generation and our posterity.

Decrease, considering the amount of money spent on military purposes than in medical facilities, needs, and health workers.

Yes, but only if the spending doesn't go to corrupt officials.

That depends on whether there is a need to or if the military is fairing well as it is.

Decrease, it should not be our main priority

I do have sufficient information to give an intelligent answer.

Increase spending in civil defense

Decrease, there are other factors in our country that we should be spending our funds to like healthcare, etc.

increase military spending for civil defense, for patrolling and protecting our territories

decrease all the unnecessary spending.

Increase, Because we are lacking in military assets.

It depends, Because if there is enough funds for military spending it is no longer needed and this funds can only be used for other things that are good or that are also needed to be used.

It depends on the situation. Military spending may be important to the point that we are not really behind other countries' military forces.

I am satisfied with the current spending, it's useless to spend it all on the military if all we have are garbage from WW1.

During this period, I don't think that we have to increase spendings on them because we already have poured a lot. Government should focus more on scientists and medical staffs , they're the ones that suffering most during this pandemic.

Descrease. We have so many priorities for.

the philippines government should be focus more on solving this pandemic

For my perspective, yes, they can increase military spending but not excessively. We could say the spending can be used to upgrade the armed forces' equipment and firearms. And the funds used on spending should be vitally protected from corrupt government officials.

I think this one it is important for the government to know how to balanc funds in every branch of the government. Im not saying that they should decrease the fund that our military is accepting, they need it too. But Rather, the government should balance it more.

they should decrease and focus on other sectors

Militars deserve to have an enough amount of spending but they have to limit the amount because some health workers needed more amount of spending for the current situation

Decrease, but if it is really needed we can increase it

we should increase it for manpower & awfully needed materials to protect our air, land, & seas & oceans, using the funds of taxes that come from the wealthiest rich taxpayers money so they can at least give contribution for the country's national security

it should stay the same along as it is fair.

Decrease, by about 15%

Decrease, 721 billion is too much for the military.

Decrease military funding and increase health care and environment care funding

Decrease, the only thing we do with our military spending is imperialism

I think they should have more money but not too much.

I say they should keep it the same but try to spend a little amount more on research for more modern weapons and equipment.

Only enough to keep the US safe from aggressive states.

Increase. The world is dangerous and we must maintain superiority to help protect all western countries.

Eliminate wasteful programs, but increase when needed.

Increase, because with higher spending on the military, troops can undergo better training, getting access to better-made equipment, consisting of, each having additional benefits, being deadlier weapons that jam less, stronger, more durable armor, and more effective, more controlled equipment. These things will also help us defend against attacks more easily.

Absolutely decrease. The military industrial complex is out of control.

i think we should spend money on what is actually needed instead of what looks good.

Eliminate wasteful spending first, then depends.

Decrease military spending and use the funds on education

Decrease dramatically, as the US currently outspends most other "developed" countries on "defense" to keep the military-industrial complex going.

yes, only when needed

Drastically decrease as most of our debt is from military spending

Decrease, they should put more money into issues at home in the U.S.

Redirect military operations to humanitarian causes at home and abroad

If the military wants the money then they can have money at the time they ask for it.

Decrease by streamlining and making it more efficient, eliminating wasteful spending but increasing during wartime or conflict

Neither, they just shouldn't waste their money on useless programs or projects.

I think that the military should spend as needed, defense is important. But they should work on trying to lower it.

Decrease! Bring our troops home and give them first rate care and salary!

Decrease for unless wars that only allow corporations to profit while we pillage the resources of other countries and strain tensions with U.S.A.

Spend the same amount or near it, maybe less once we have a modern ready force ready to defend our country. Free up funds by returning our troops from Afghanistan, Iraq and elsewhere and avoiding being the world police. Stay out of conflicts, civil wars in other nations.

It depends on the situation the country is in.

increase during necessary times

At time of war only

Im good with the money trump spends.

They can keep it as is

I believe a Increase on Military Equipment that is essential for living.

More money should be given to NASA but not the rest of the military

Better start thinking about increasing VA budget.

Increase, but our procurement and other spending methods should be reviewed

Increase, but our procurement and other spending practices should be reviewed

Keep the amount of spending but try to return troops back to America because we are ravaging the middle East.

I think they should only give funding when needed

The military funding should be reduced and used for community building, education, and other low funded civic services.

Neither they should use it better and only increase during wartime and conflict.

Always make sure our troops have what they need to do their jobs effectively. Never decrease in a way that undermines their ability to do so, but only increase for the sake of our troops having what they need to keep doing their jobs at peak efficiency.

Increase spending if needed also look at ways to cut waste as much as possible. Our military must be always striving for better readiness and effectiveness. We should be mindful of the taxpayers while making sure we have the best and strongest military in the world. Negotiating for better contracts with companies. Pulling the troops home from Afghanistan would save a ton of money so that would negate the need for increased spending while still strengthening our capabilites and effectiveness.

No opinion on this right now.

Increase, we aren't even reaching the minimum GPD of 2% on military funding. much more funding is needed to have a strong military.

Pull out of all wars

Neither, should only increase in certain situations.

Decrease, and put it towards education instead.

Increase and strike fear in other countries

it should be decreased, and the money not spent on that should be put into public schools and our healthcare system.

The government's annual spending on the military is over $1,000,000,000,000 per year. Much of this money should go to schools and healthcare.

Should be increased only if it is necessary. But it should be decreased as there is a lot of money being placed into the military, as the system need to be reformed.

Only increase when It is needed.

I see how many of the u.s of speeding and most of it is for stupid reason and most have been spent on war's that have nothing to do with us

Decrease, and replicate those funds to more important issues like homelessness

Decrease as far as dismantling the new Space Force. That is a huge waste of money! It was fine under the umbrella of the Air Force like it was pretty much since conception. But there shouldn't be any other decrease in military funding.

I think depending on which field and how much time spent in the military determines ones pay, and the spending on military is fine but could be increased because of them fighting for our country.

Neither, but we should dismantle the Military Industrial Complex

Neither, Improve the Procurement System

Need to get rid of the military industrial complex.

the government should decrease military spending until a war breaks out that the us is involved in. if that were to happen then increase military spending to get more people to fight along with the people who want to stand up for there country

Increase, but we should dismantle the Military Industrial Complex

For A Bigger Cause Not War Games

not spend the money on stupid things

It depends what the military is spending it on, if it is very important then you should increase the spending of the military

It depends on the reason why the government would need to increase sending, but yes

Military spending should be reduced and an overhaul of spending to increase efficiency is needed.

Increase, But we should focus on lowering the national debt.

Increase, but only in countries where the U.S. is (with the approval of the U.S. congress) currently at war with. reduce the military personnel by half (only in military bases that are not in proximity to any armed conflict).

Only increase when necessary and decrease for non-important things.

Decrease, and we should dismantle the Military Industrial Complex

Decrease, and we should dismantle the military industrial complex