The war against Tamils ended
on 2009. For almost 12 years, we didn't hear any gun sounds in the country.
Unfortunately, the Ministry of Defence uses 12% to 13% of the budget every
year. In 2020, military expenditure of Sri Lanka was 1.574 million USD. 

Did you know that approximately,
350,000 military (exluding police) employees have occupied the country. They
are nearly 32% of total government employees in Sri lanka. The maximum average
monthly salary for an armed personal in Sri Lanka is 154,000 LKR. This includes
spendings for meals, clothes, accommodations, vehicle, and energy and other
facilities are extra. Think twice! is it justifiable? 

Did you know, the military
density of US has 4 in 1000 citizens? Obviously, American spread their military
all around the world.

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