The Cost of War
War isn't just a tragedy; it is a theft. To date, the conflict in Iran has drained $17 billion from U.S. taxpayers, with a staggering $200 billion more on the horizon. This isn't just a line item—it’s a moral deficit.
The Human Toll
The cost of this conflict is written in blood, suffering, and destruction:
4,500+ lives lost, including at least 14 U.S. service members
Those service members who make it back are forever scarred, often invisibly
Hundreds of thousands of civilians driven from their homes
An untold number of families shattered in ways we can't quantify
The Opportunity Cost
For the price of this war, we could fundamentally rewrite the American story. We aren't just choosing war; we are choosing not to:
End hunger
House every homeless veteran
Fund the VA at 100% for every veteran, for the rest of their lives
Pay those who teach our children a living wage
Rebuild our failing infrastructure
We are sacrificing our heroes and our treasure to fund suffering and destruction. It is time to stop paying for a crime and start investing in our people.