US Air Traffic Controllers Grounded, Billions For Abroad Take Flight
While the federal government reportedly struggles to pay its own air traffic controllers—essential personnel ensuring daily safety—the same Congress managed to pass a $14.3 billion aid package (HR 7217) for Israel with bipartisan fervor just last week. One might consider which services are deemed truly 'essential' in Washington. House Speaker Mike Johnson received $26,000 from AIPAC-affiliated
PACs during the 2022 and 2024 cycles, according to OpenSecrets, and championed this very bill. So, as air travel turns chaotic and crucial domestic services are deemed expendable, remember where the nation's priorities, and a hefty chunk of its budget, are routinely directed. Evidently, sky safety in America takes a backseat to the funding of foreign military campaigns. One might wonder if the
planes would fly smoother if they carried more F-35s than commuters.