Emeritus Prof Christopher May on Nostr: Already commentators (and the Govt) are quick to suggest benefits & other aspects of ...

Already commentators (and the Govt) are quick to suggest benefits & other aspects of the public sector will need to be cut to fund expanding national security needs.

Its alway benefits to the poor & vulnerable that will be cut, not widespread corporate welfare... why?

One answer is corporate welfare takes the form of tax income foregone & so requires shifting tax profiles (which takes time). Benefits can be cut quicker!

Another answer: the rich are the Govt. & so protect their own

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