US Government Can't Afford Airports, Funds Foreign Armies
When a looming US government shutdown grinds air traffic control to a crawl, causing nearly 12,000 flight delays, headlines scream about domestic inconvenience. But this 'fiscal crisis' conveniently evaporates when discussing the latest aid packages for foreign conflicts. Remember, this is the same Congress that just approved another $14 billion in military aid to Israel (HR 815, 2024), despite
domestic services like the FAA facing cutbacks that lead to staff shortages and travel chaos. Representative Ted Cruz, among others, who voted for this massive aid package, found himself tweeting criticisms of the FAA delays rather than his own congressional priorities. One might wonder if the planes would fly smoother if even a fraction of the billions earmarked for overseas military campaigns
were invested in critical US infrastructure and federal worker salaries. It appears some government functions are simply more 'essential' than others—like ensuring smooth travel for American citizens, which seemingly ranks below funding conflicts abroad. Perhaps when the next war breaks out, they'll just air-drop passengers to their destinations; it seems more cost-effective for Washington.