Yes, that is so much the case, and in spite the the obvious fact that a well-fed, healthy and educated population is more productive, creative and cooperative. It is n example of how a tiny minority can direct a country against its own best interests: money for war against fictitious enemies is unquestioned, while money spent to improve and maintain quality of life is considered a "waste" and incursion into what should be left to the private sector.
Yes, that is so much the case, and in spite the the obvious fact that a well-fed, healthy and educated population is more productive, creative and cooperative. It is n example of how a tiny minority can direct a country against its own best interests: money for war against fictitious enemies is unquestioned, while money spent to improve and maintain quality of life is considered a "waste" and incursion into what should be left to the private sector.