Julia (ch) I understand it was a joke.. I am just explaining why the joke was not funny, only to people who don't get why some support some things government does, and don't support other..
I do support healthcare for veterans because by doing so the government engages in the important role - defense.. I do support military spendings because of the same reason.. do I wish the US could spend less on defense? You bet! (again, don't take this personally (ch) ).. but how realistic is it?? the history shows our strong millitary has been able to keep peace and preserve freedom in this world (and this is not a slogan if you think about it and look at the facts - once we have been stationed in Europe the number of conflicts there have decreased significantly, while Western Europe has been able to remain democratic countries)..
Does anyone really expect me not to collect SS if I have to pay for it my whole life?? Once I am exempt, I promise not to claim it.. :-)