Belief: We should end foreign aid to countries that oppose America's interests.
Reasons to agree : Government spending should be limited to essential programs The U.S. government should eliminate all non-essential spending. Test for necessity: "Is this program so critical that it is worth borrowing money to pay for it?" If a program is not essential to national security or economic prosperity, it should be cut. The U.S. has valid national interests America competes for resources, alliances, and global influence against regimes that oppose human rights and democracy. Supporting adversarial nations undermines U.S. values and strategic interests. Aid should align with American ideals, rewarding good behavior and discouraging bad behavior. The U.S. cannot afford unnecessary foreign aid The U.S. is trillions of dollars in debt, making it irresponsible to fund nations that do not support American goals. Prioritizing domestic economic stability is more important than financing adversaries. Aid to hostile nations strengthens opposition to the U.S. North Korea, f...