Funny, I just realized my tax rebate of $600 is what every American adult owes per year for Iraq

[polticalpout]

There are roughly 240 million Americans aged 18 and older. Iraq is estimated to cost 12 billion per month thus equaling $144 billion for the year. $600, my 'bonus' tax rebate coming this May multiplied by the number of America adults, 240 million equals $144 billion.

Funny, instead of having to pay a $600 war tax I get $600!

My $600 is going to buy me 200 gallons of gas at $3.00 which is 12 fill ups, hey that's 1 a month!

Thanks again Dubya, maybe next time we can just have a raffle and I could get something cool like a ipod?

[flor de jasmim]

1. And that figure of 12 billion per month does not include...

the cost of health care for returning vets
the loss to the economy of their ability to work and support their families
rebuilding Walter Reed
etc. etc.

We have become almost numb to the cost of the war as they quote it, but if we knew the hidden costs I bet it would be a real shocker.

[cliffordu]

2. And if you want employment for the rest of your life

specialize in treating PTSD.....