Our Platform for Outlining Colorado’s Future

  During the speech Obama called for an expansion of the  United States Armed Forces  "by adding 65,000 soldiers to the  Army  and 27,000  Marines ", an idea previously introduced by  Secretary of Defense   Robert Gates . Reasons  to agree: We should have enough perminant troops that if we ever wanted to do another Iran, we could win it easily. Interest  of those who agree (that Obama is right): Promoting the Democratic Party by defending a democrat. Liberal guilt (defending a minority because he is a minority) Security Money / Jobs. Se curing jobs for family or friends who are employed by US Military or defense spending. Interest  of those who disagree (that Obama is right): Promoting the Republican Party by attacking a democrat. Racism (critisizing a minority because he is a minority) Not using money on things that kill people. Anti-Americansim. Those who are overseas might not want America to be able to defend itself.

Governor Mitt Romney Military Press Releases 2003 09-24-2003 ; Governor Mitt Romney signs lease extension at Massachusetts military reservation 11-28-2003 Governor Mitt Romney lends a hand to state employees on military duty 2005 02-21-2005 ; Governor Mitt Romney proposes to expand benefits for military families 08-26-2005 ; Governor Mitt Romney extends support to public employees on military duty 11-11-2005 ; Governor Mitt Romney signs legislation expanding military benefits In the News May 13, 2007; Military Needs To Be Expanded, Romney Tells Hillsdale Grads May 13, 2007; Romney Tells Hillsdale Grads US Military Must Be Strengthened Military Gov. Romney Will Increase The Military By 100,000 Troops And Commits Specific Funding To Do So. Governor Mitt Romney Military Quotes 2007 " W e need to increase our investment in national defense. This means adding at least 100,000 troops and making a long-overdue investment in equipment, armament...