[A] cruise missile is more important than Head Start.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This prioritizes military spending over early childhood education programs.
- In plain terms
- Warfare matters more than helping kids.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize defense over social programs.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we balance security and welfare?
- Which investment yields more?
Another view
It ignores long term benefits of education.
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