[ClearCase_guy]

I strongly support Defense. It is about the last place I'd like to see cut.

But, having said that, I have to say that every part of government should face cuts. I have no sacred cows. I want cuts all over the place, and I think it works against my own interests for me to say "But not here!" Every bit of government has some supporters. Nothing will ever be cut if we all try to protect our own piece of the pie.

Cut, cut, cut, cut.

[Redleg Duke]

The military has a military mission, but over the years, the non-military, feel-good social engineering has absorbed entirely too much of the military budget.

Plus, the pork of earmarks has awarded money to congressional favorites without consideration for the needs of the warfighter.