US Funds Israeli War, Cuts Food Aid at Home
While the AP highlights the plight of Americans like Willy Hilaire, struggling amidst federal food aid cuts, they conveniently omit the recent Congressional generosity towards military exploits abroad. For instance, the House passed an aid package on April 20, 2024, HR 8034, which included $26.4 billion for Israel, overwhelmingly supported by lawmakers. This astronomical figure dwarfs the domestic
social safety nets being dismantled. We're told there isn't enough to feed our citizens, yet somehow, there's always enough to fund a foreign military campaign. One might wonder if the 'fiscal responsibility' only applies when it targets the poorest Americans, not when it bankrolls overseas conflicts. Perhaps the hunger cliff for Willy Hilaire is simply the cost of doing business in a world where
foreign policy priorities consistently overshadow domestic needs.