The US government is set to default on it’s debt as soon as June 1 should a compromise in Congress to raise the debt ceiling fail to come to fruition. As of this writing, House Speaker McCarthy and President Biden, among other lawmakers, have failed to come to a deal and negotiations are on pause. Essentially, the Democrats want to raise the debt ceiling without any cuts in spending to make up for it, while the Republicans want a cut in federal spending. As I listen to these debates I cannot help but feel a sinking pit of disgust in my stomach. Congress has the audacity to have these discussions and try to fear monger the American public, while at the same time call for continued and continued increases in the defense budget and military spending. Nowhere in these discussions have I heard proposed cuts in this kind of spending while the military budget exceeds $800 billion. Keep in mind that it would cost approximately $20 billion to completely eradicate homelessness in the United States. This is a clear indication of where our priorities are in this country. Instead of setting aside money to help combat homelessness, instead of setting aside money to help keep us from defaulting on our debt, instead of allocating a penny to other, more worthwhile areas, we refuse to take a dime away from the military industrial complex. It is shameful and we as a nation should be embarrassed. Gutting the military could help solve so many issues in this country.