This morning CNN reported that on April 8 there was a report published by "Mr. Y" saying that America is relying too heavily on its military as the "primary tool for engaging the world," and instead of "pumping more dollars into defense," the report argues we should invest more in education.
The crazy thing is that "Mr. Y" turned out to be 2 senior members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff -- the Pentagon is recommending to cut its own budget so we can invest more in education -- this is unprecedented.
Here is an excerpt...
"By investing energy, talent, and dollars now in the education and training of young Americans -- the scientists, statesmen, industrialists, farmers, inventors, educators, clergy, artists, service members, and parents, of tomorrow -- we are truly investing in our ability to successfully compete in, and influence, the strategic environment of the future. Our first investment priority, then, is intellectual capital and a sustainable infrastructure of education, health and social services to provide for the continuing development and growth of America's youth."
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This morning CNN reported that on April 8 there was a report published by "Mr. Y" saying that America is relying too heavily on its military as the "primary tool for engaging the world," and instead of "pumping more dollars into defense," the report argues we should invest more in education.
The crazy thing is that "Mr. Y" turned out to be 2 senior members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff -- the Pentagon is recommending to cut its own budget so we can invest more in education -- this is unprecedented.
Here is an excerpt...
"By investing energy, talent, and dollars now in the education and training of young Americans -- the scientists, statesmen, industrialists, farmers, inventors, educators, clergy, artists, service members, and parents, of tomorrow -- we are truly investing in our ability to successfully compete in, and influence, the strategic environment of the future. Our first investment priority, then, is intellectual capital and a sustainable infrastructure of education, health and social services to provide for the continuing development and growth of America's youth."
PDF of the actual report: http://www.wilsoncenter.org/events/docs/A%20National%20Strat...