In fairness though, unless there are Martians on Mars that needed a good liberation, bombing Syria is a better use of money .. Plus the F-22 is so cool … And cool planes need warzones …
First U.S. Stealth Jet Attack on Syria Cost More Than Indian Mission to Mars
F-22 Raptor stealth fighters were needed in case the Syrians used their sophisticated air defenses. But Raptors don’t come cheap.