On March 19th, the 8th anniversary of the Iraq War, President Obama launched the Libyan War. But he didn't say how he plans to pay for this war so presumably like the Iraq and Afghan Wars, it will go on the credit card.
The first day of the Libyan War cost the U.S. well over $100 million just in missiles alone. And each day since the U.S. has launched air and sea strikes, while also crashing an expensive U.S. fighter jet (the crew was rescued). Yet as recently as November 10th, President Obama stated, “Everybody is already talking about our debt and deficit. Why would we want to add to it?” Good question.
Well we now have three active wars! Even before this third one, the U.S. government was borrowing 40 cents of every dollar it was spending and running the printing presses at the fastest pace in U.S. history. Now what will happen to America's finances?
And as those finances deteriorate even further, what will become of the food and medical programs for poor families and operation head start for their children and in-home health care and food programs for the elderly and frail. Will America also continue to layoff teachers, police and firefighters and slash other vital services?
The President painted the U.S. a hero for attacking Libya's tyrant, Moammar Kadafi, but how heroic is it when those most in need in the U.S. are left to suffer in silence because there isn't enough money for them. Please join me in raising your voice for compassion for all of humanity, including Americans most in need and for U.S. fiscal sanity.
Dick
1 comment:
Very good article! I agree 100 %. We have people in the United States who are in need of help, but are not receiving it. We need to to take time for our own country before worrying about other countries!
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