While politicians, insiders and experts may be divided over how much the government should spend on the nation’s defense, there’s a surprising consensus among the public about what should be done: They want to cut spending far more deeply than either the Obama administration or the Republicans.

The survey guidelines, questions and detailed results to the polling of 665 random Americans, done by 3 nonprofit companies, questioned in a new and innovative format on their positions in regards to what to do with our military budget: raise it, keep it the same, or cut it? Survey says...

In a leaping victory for current and prospective gay soldiers, The Pentagon has begun advising its recruiting centers that they can accept gay and lesbian soldiers. The move comes after a California judge ordered an immediate stay of the 'don't ask, don't tell' policy. But, gays shouldn't be so quick to run to the nearest recruitment center nor should the military race to recruit gays.