But what if there’s no war and we build a connected, coordinated and supportive society for nothing? Seriously though, if we are to increase ‘military’ spending, then it seems like a great idea to use that budget on approaches that help us deal with other emergencies as well.
Need to be investing in drone development, resources processing, renewables and fertiliser manufacturing
@Davriellelouna
The article fails were most opinion pieces often fail. It assumes, in its argumention, that where Defence spending and other social responsibilites are concerned is an ‘either, or’ issue. Let’s be clear about this, it is not.Beyond that criticism, the article makes some very good points. Australia has an over-reliance on volunteer disaster recovery workforce. In circumstances where too many sectors compete fot budget resources, the only way to address those needs is to increase the pie and this can only be done with #TaxReform. That is the problem which needs addressing. That is the issue which should be discussed. And that is the message that should be brought home to every Australian. IMO
