[preisschild]

I live in a democracy (central Europe) and too much is spent on subsidizing farmers and useless social programs.

[account42]

You don't think food security is something a country should invest in? Sure, let's have everything we need to live be produced in China, what could possibly go wrong.

[wolvoleo]

Where do you think your food comes from?

Why do you think we don't have to worry about someone shooting us for 20€?

These things are not wasted money. They could be spent more efficiently, but I don't think they are a waste at all.