73% of Americans concerned about the cost of war

A new Gallup poll found that 73% of Americans are concerned with the costs related to the war in Afghanistan, and how those expenditures could affect domestic programs. I’m glad to see that people are paying attention to the costs, but I hope they are also paying an equal amount of attention to the reasons why we are there in the first place.

I wouldn’t want to see important domestic issues ignored, but we must remember that these issues are secondary to our over all safety. You might be concerned about health care costs, but what good are lower costs if you are killed in a terrorist attack before the good rates kick in?

Before you say anything, I know the chances of being killed in a terrorist attack are remote, but you have to admit that a few successful attacks on American soil would certainly increase the chances of those thoughts entering your mind. By increasing our presence in Afghanistan, we can ensure that the country can strengthen itself, pursue al-Qaeda, and hopefully catch Osama Bin Laden.

The war effort will be expensive, but it’s an expenditure that is well worth it. National security needs to bu our first goal. Everything else is secondary.