As the parties in Washington battle over budget proposals, neither party is touching non-discretionary spending. Should defense spending be off limits when it comes to cuts? Feb152011 Feb 15, 2011 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Subscribe to MHN National Polls As the parties in Washington battle over budget proposals, neither party is touching non-discretionary spending. Should defense spending be off limits when it comes to cuts? Yes. Defense spending should be off limits. 16% No. Defense spending should be subject to review. 84%