Seattle, Washington 98121
\nFebruary 28, 2017<\/p>\n
President Donald Trump
\nThe White House
\n1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
\nWashington, DC 20500<\/p>\n
Re: Budget Announcement<\/p>\n
Dear President Trump:<\/p>\n
The recent announcement concerning a proposed massive increase in the nation\u2019s military budget is troubling \u2013 especially one that exceeds the recommendations of the military itself.<\/p>\n
Of the threats facing our country, none is likely to be countered effectively by simply increasing our military presence.<\/p>\n
We may hope to thwart terrorist attacks inside the U.S. through improved intelligence or better policing (or, more likely, smarter politics), but uniformed troops aren\u2019t going to be useful.\u00a0 We will not be attacked with tanks or mortars.<\/p>\n
Abroad, we already have the might to neutralize any country likely to attack us, and we do not have an appetite to meddle in other nations\u2019 affairs. Do we seriously believe that we can persuade people in Europe or Asia to change their behavior by a show of force? \u201cThrowing money at\u201d a problem, while claiming to be concerned about things like deficits, taxes, infrastructure and big government, doesn\u2019t look like sound thinking.<\/p>\n
If you genuinely care about the welfare of American citizens, please look for other ways to make us safer.<\/p>\n
Sincerely,<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Scott McKee<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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