The government should be more concerned about military
equipment than bed nets because providing for defense I emphasize defense) of the people of the US against those who would threaten our lives, liberty or property with force is one of it's primary roles; being a charity is not.
If you own more
than a few hundred dollars worth of personal property, including lawn
equipment, appliances, and the linen on your
bed, plus furniture and all of the things mentioned above, you need to have protection in case of fire, burglary or some other catastrophe.