Monday, April 14
4:30 p.m.
Outside of Vintage Vinyl in the Loop
Do you know where your income tax dollars go? In 2013, for every income tax dollar generated, 27¢ went to military programs. The United States spends more on military than the next top ten global spenders combined. Meanwhile, folks in the US believe that not enough is being spent on Education (2¢), Veterans Affairs (5.1¢), or the Environment (1.9¢).
If you agree with us that less money needs to be spent and more on our needs here at home, then you should join us for Chalk Talk! This action is part of the Global Day of Action on Military Spending (GDAMS).
Can’t get out to join us? You can still take action!
- Sign PEP’s Appeal to Congress to Cut Military Spending
- Share the War Resister’s League Pie Chart or Missouri Tax Receipt on Facebook or Twitter.
- Sign up to take part in the GDAMS Thunderclap.
- Chalk your priorities in your own neighborhood using the image above and facts below!
- For every dollar spent in 2013, 27¢ went to military, while only 2¢ went to education.
- The United States spends more on military than the next top ten global spenders combined.
- The F-35 program is projected to cost taxpayers $1.5 trillion. That money could repair almost every failing road and bridge in the country. Twice.
- The cost of one Predator drone could fund financial aid grants for 726 students.
This action is sponsored by: The Peace Economy Project, Veterans for Peace, Missouri Progressive Vote Coalition
