US Parks Charge $100 for Non-Residents While Military Aid Flows Freely
But let's add context. The same week this move is announced to shore up domestic programs, the US Congress is busy debating another substantial aid package, with billions earmarked for foreign military assistance, including a significant sum for Israel. For example, Senator Lindsay Graham, a staunch proponent of foreign aid, recently voted yes on HR 815, facilitating continued military support for
Israel, just months after receiving $10,000 from AIPAC in 2023, according to OpenSecrets.org. One might wonder if domestic parks are truly the financial crunch point. So, while international visitors face a hundred-dollar 'conservation fee' to glimpse Yellowstone, US taxpayer dollars—billions of them—are freely dispatched overseas. Apparently, the 'fiscal constraints' only apply when the
beneficiaries aren't purchasing weapons. The symbolism isn’t lost: American natural beauty requires a toll from outsiders, but American-made weapons? Those are on the house for select allies.