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Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?

The F-35 fighter is a stealth fighter jet being produced for the U.S. military by The Lockheed Martin corporation. Three variations of the single seat stealth fighter jet are being produced for the Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy. By 2037 2,457 F-35’s will be delivered to the military and will fly until they retire from service in 2070. The research, development and construction of the F-35 will be the most expensive military weapons program in the history of the U.S. When the F-35 retires in 2070 analysts estimate that the cost of the program will have exceeded $1.5 trillion. Oppone…  

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 @96327VR from Minnesota  answered…3yrs3Y

If we have enough why build more.

 @8RW7JQ3 from Minnesota  answered…4yrs4Y

Only if the costs can not be significantly lowered.

 @8RQJRTC from Minnesota  answered…4yrs4Y

If it's cost can not be lower either cancel it or reduce the number bought.

 @8RNXNV4 from Minnesota  answered…4yrs4Y

Instead we should lower costs and reduce how many the military buys.

 @8RJ7N9B from Minnesota  answered…4yrs4Y

The F-35 should be cancelled unless its cost is cut significantly.

 @Rezzvoir from Minnesota  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, we should stop military conflict and instead move towards a more diplomatic and civil disobedient military

 @8N9MXD6 from Minnesota  answered…5yrs5Y

not if it's needed

 @8RKDFWP from Minnesota  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, unless its cost is brought down significantly.

 @8RMG5LB from Minnesota  answered…4yrs4Y

Instead of cancelling the F-35 the number should be reduced to conform to a reduced military and a neutral foreign policy. If it ever goes that fall, the US can ramp up production of military personnel and hardware just as it did after Pearl Harbor.

 @8RL7MDR from Minnesota  answered…4yrs4Y

If its cost can not be dramatically reduced it should be cancelled.

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