I think we should look at what is fiscally sustainable in the long-term. In FY 2013 the federal government will collect $2.9 Trillion in revenue and spend $3.8 Trillion, resulting in a deficit of $900 Billion. I think balancing the federal budget should be our #1 national security priority.
Which doesn’t necessarily equate to cutting our military in half when the current one is over extended in a dangerous world.
Here’s an idea, make cuts the civilian agencies that have exploded in growth over the last few years. Or the entitlement programs. Or the money we’re giving countries like Pakistan.