Further Proof and Reason Why the US Needs to Cut Its Defense Budget

Our biggest military threat?

China?

This, from the New York Times, late last evening:

China Pledges to Cut 300000 Troops From Its 

Massive Army

BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged a reduction of 300,000 troops from China's 2.3 million-member People's Liberation Army, amid rising personnel costs and growing technological capabilities that reduce the need for large numbers of troops.

The announcement Thursday at the start of a massive parade commemorating Japan's World War II defeat 70 years ago brings the military's headcount down to about 2 million.

Once known for its human wave tactics in conflicts such as the Korean War, the PLA is increasingly focused on high-tech weaponry and more focused missions.

This, following the now-famous blast a few weeks ago:

Death toll from Tianjin, China, 

explosions over 100

Not to be done there, followed by this, 3 days ago:

Another Chemical Plant Explosion in China

And then there's all their other environmental problems, effecting their economy, their collective health and so many other issues:

China's Environmental Crisis

So tell me again why the US spends so grossly, wildly, even obscenely and certainly immorally on our defense budget and military?

Links:  Chinas Top 6 Environmental Concerns

WWF - Environmental problems in China

China's Environmental Awakening

China Wakes Up to Its Environmental Catastrophe

Why China Can't Fix Its Environment

China's environmental problems are grim, admits ministry

China turns to drastic measures to avoid water crisis

China's Looming Water Shortage

China's Water Problems Are Even Worse Than You Think