Let’s put it simply: There is a strong push for military defense spending; however, it’s the food basket that we rely on for our sustenance.

You might not be a farmer, but you do, indeed, depend on his products in order to survive – the need to protect this industry is great. Now, let’s take a look at Medicare. It is a mandatory program that we all pay into, but not all of us will live long enough to reap the fruits of our bounty, let alone putting our nation at risk of a famine. Give up your Medicare, and I will listen to your argument.