The Heritage Foundation’s recently released 2017 Index of U.S. Military Strength confirms what we have previously written — that the U.S. military is in need of better funding in order to be more able to meet current and future challenges. The index highlighted the present strength of U.S. military power as “marginal” for all branches but the Army, which was marked as “weak.” The index also listed all threats to U.S. “vital interests” as “high.” Clearly, properly funding the military should be a top priority for our elected leaders, but Barack Obama has consistently shunned military spending.

Speaking of readiness, in yet another display of Obama placing his ideology above the needs of the nation, he recently threatened to veto an upcoming military budget bill. Why? Because he’s concerned that various religious groups that don’t endorse the homosexual agenda would be allowed to continue their work within the military. Yes, Obama’s social engineering is guiding his defense policy.

Then last Thursday, Obama requested an additional $11.6 billion to fund military operations overseas, bringing the total Pentagon and State Department budget request for 2017 up to $85.3 billion. However, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, argues that the current budget request still doesn’t provide enough money to fully fund the Department of Defense.

Americans are fed up with the constant politicizing of every budgetary issue, especially when it comes to our national defense. It will be none too soon to see Obama leave office with his social engineering agenda in tow.