A new poll finds public support for cutting defense spending in the U.S.
Via Rasmussen:
'Nearly one-half of Americans now think the United States can make major cuts in defense spending without putting the country in danger. They believe even more strongly that thereâ??s no risk in cutting way back on what America spends to defend other countries.A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 48% of Adults feel it is possible to significantly reduce military spending without putting the American people at risk. Thirty-seven percent (37%) disagree and do not believe major defense cuts come without risk. Fifteen percent (15%) are not sure.
Seventy-nine percent (79%) say the United States spends too much on defending other countries. Only four percent (4%) think America doesnâ??t spend enough protecting its friends. Thirteen percent (13%) feel these defense expenditures are about right.
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