[csomar]

> the point is that spending on social programs is much cheaper than national security programs and makes a more meaningful difference in more peoples lives

That's not the point presented by the OP. If he was to advance such a point, he'll have to cite a research that shows that investing in poorer families will lead to semi-conductor advancement in the country.

Unless you think the US (or any reasonably advanced big economy) doesn't need a competitive semi-conductor industry.

[ElevenLathe]

It seems like the burden of proof should be the other way around. The proponents of this bill should have to prove to the hungry and poor that handouts to Intel are ultimately better for them than food in their mouths and money in their pockets.