The Defense Budget

President Bush’s proposed $379 billion defense budget would be the largest increase in two decades. What do you think?


“That seems like a reasonable amount. Wait, I didn’t see those last nine zeroes. Uh-oh.”

Dana Durbin • Teacher

“What do I care what Congress does with their money?”

Vanessa O’Connor • Homemaker

“This is a return to the Reagan Era, when bombs came before the poor. It’s time to reunite my ’80s hardcore punk band, Critical Truth.”

Dan Eckert • Electrician

“Hopefully, the Pentagon will justify this massive spending outlay by buying some really cool shit.”

Richard Kent • Systems Analyst

“So, do I get a $300 check this year? No? Bush is such an asshole.”

Peter Lyght • Civil Engineer

“Let us not lose sight of the most important thing here: bombsbombsbombsbombs- bombsbombsbombsbombs- bombsbombsbombsbombs, KABLOOMA!”

Bob Nowell • Contractor