We’re paying $541 per person for defense while our peers pay $854, that’s 37% below what’s smart and responsible—plain and simple. If they won’t step up and match the rest of the world, at least bring us up to $820 and stop leaving us dangerously exposed with pocket change compared to where they’re at.
The numbers behind the demand
Previous
$541 / person
Per-person spend when demanded
Right now
$832 / person
Current per-person spend
— delivered
What voters want
$820 / person
Target per-person spend
🎉 Delivered on July 20, 2021 via the budget that passed.
Next election on 12 November 2027 (in 2 years).
Pledges (1)
Progressive Freedom Capitalists
pledged July 19, 2021
Delivered
“yes we will deliver this to you. For better lives.”