[ronald_reagan]

I find myself taking political sides with both parties on various issues. It's often very hard for me to pick between the Dem and GOP candidates for office because I disagree with much of what each will support.

Traditional Democratic positions I agree with:
1) smaller military
2) keeping church out of schools

Traditional Republican positions I agree with:
1) lower taxes
2) individual gun rights

There are many more, but these are a sampling...

Just curious, why do you agree with a smaller military?

IMO, thats like saying to a hunter, you should use a sling shot to kill the deer instead of a .270.

I respect your position, but don't confuse that with me thinking that its dumbfounding.

If you choose to explain or not, thats fine. I was just curious, as I don't hear a 'smaller' military advocated by even democrats. In fact, they've voted to expand the size of the military, and increase the military budget on a habitual basis.