A different idea about military service: [View all]
I'm all for a self-made military.
Think about that for a second.
It's how much of the revolutionary, and civil war, was fought.
That would slash the budget super fast, and get rid of everybody who isn't paying for their own way when playing soldier. If you're willing to pay a few thousand a year (or more) to wear a uniform, great, but lets stop wasting this money on people who aren't ever in combat, or even needed for anything other than "training".
Want to pay for your portion of time on an aircraft carrier? Cool! It's like a timeshare!
Want to buy in to a tank? Great! There's only a few of you who need to spend a few hundred thousand dollars!
Want to be at a nuke silo, and have a few billion dollars to pay for it? Great!
Heck, if you want to be "supply clerk in Alaska", and are willing to pay the US government for your room and board, I'm sure we can accommodate you!
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