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RE: If 50% of the defence budgets of the 10 biggest nations was given to philanthropic causes, would we see more or less war and violence in the world? - Ecotrain Question of the Week
I agree with you on every point and don't want to restate what you've already stated eloquently. But I guess I would add that if 50% of the US defense budget went instead to some cause, you'd start seeing a lot of corruption take place behind the scenes of that cause, whatever it was. Seems like it would be smarter to eliminate the defense budget rather than divert it somewhere else. Rent seeking is rent seeking, no matter which budget is being tapped.
Its very true that if they gave that 50% it will be like adding 50% corruption in the government. However, i believe in the power of the grassroots people and think they can make a change. I believe if women are given small loans in Africa, it will bring about a great change. I mean, like to directly give them small loans. However, i think education can solve this problem. heck out our response to the question and share with us your thoughts: https://steemit.com/ecotrain/@thegreens/philanthropy-can-t-stop-wars