bill718
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We live a country where if you want to bomb someone, there is little or no discussion as to the cost. Firing a $78,000 missile from a 28 million dollar drone at a cost of $3,624.00 per hour to kill people in the middle east who live on less than $1.00 a day is little more than business as usual in America.
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When deciding how much (if anything) to spend on assisting their fellow Americans with malnutrition, homelessness and basic medical care, we sharpen our pencils, break out the calculators bemoan the price, and wring our hands at the thought of asking for an extra penny in tax revenue from billionaires who profit so handsomely from the country that enriches and protects them.
However - -
When deciding how much (if anything) to spend on assisting their fellow Americans with malnutrition, homelessness and basic medical care, we sharpen our pencils, break out the calculators bemoan the price, and wring our hands at the thought of asking for an extra penny in tax revenue from billionaires who profit so handsomely from the country that enriches and protects them.