I know that sounds like a big number, but it's a small slice of our defense budget.
The world is interconnected. "Taking care of our own people" is an understandable instinct, but ignores how events overseas affect everyone, especially the world's superpowers. Ignoring Russian aggression would...
I think most people fear death at some level, regardless of their views on the afterlife. So you're certainly not alone there. And of course, my view is based on "more than just myself" as well.
I explained that witches don't think they're communing with demons. You disagreed that they don't think that.
You tell me, what did you mean? Perhaps there was a miscommunication.
I've answered this question already for you. I'm not convinced there are "spirits" of any kind.
How would you have handled US policy re: Ukraine differently since the invasion? Provide no military aid to Ukraine and pretend the conflict isn't happening? You understand that means Ukraine would've swiftly lost, and best case scenario Russia annexes Eastern Ukraine and installs a puppet...