Security is what allows everything else to exist. You can't just say "Let's liquidate military and spend all that money on children". This would last only shortly until China or somebody else invades US.
Now, I am not saying to not pay for meals. Investing directly in children is probably one of the better ways to improve future outlook of a country.
I am just saying your logic is flawed and there is no easy way to compare the two.
Security is what allows everything else to exist. You can't just say "Let's liquidate military and spend all that money on children". This would last only shortly until China or somebody else invades US.
Now, I am not saying to not pay for meals. Investing directly in children is probably one of the better ways to improve future outlook of a country.
I am just saying your logic is flawed and there is no easy way to compare the two.