Weapons of Mass Construction

Politicians and pundits are sounding the alarm about America’s low stockpile of munitions. Although the concern for a well-armed military is welcome, it’s notably coming, for the most part, from those who oppose the Iran war. The sudden urgency from these corners rings hollow.

Take, for example, those politicians and analysts who have impeded rather than helped Congress in consistently passing defense bills, who have previously opposed supplemental funding to replenish armament stocks, and who spend more time arguing that we should accommodate our enemies than proposing ways to counter them. There’s reason to remain skeptical that their newfound concern over military readiness will lead to a speedy congressional vote for a defense spending boost.