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mr.72 wrote:However the suggestion that we fund the war effort with a "war tax" is just another way to punish those who make money, and by the way, who do not vote for Democrats.

Isn't that true of taxes in general? With the possible exception of use fees and consumption taxes.

nitrogen wrote:I agree with a war tax. If a war is important enough to fight, it is important enough to pay for with an extra tax, and if we support the war, we should support paying for it.

I disagree with a war tax for the same reason. You're right that if you support the war, you should support paying for it. The right thing to do is allow people to make voluntary contributions and the government will spend that on the mideast wars but not a penny more.

Oldgringo wrote:You know what, I think I approve of the POTUS's speech tonight. For many years, I've said that we (USA) are not our brother's keeper. How does that grab you?

Better than the 30,000 additional troops Obama wants to send to Afghanisatan.

http://www.reuters.com/article/bondsNew ... 2420091201