We should have proposed a war tax before engaging in an elective war. If we couldn't pass it, then we shouldn't have gone to war. If the voters want a war, then they have to want it badly enough to pay for it.
I'd like a new bass boat. If someone gave me one, I'd be happy with it. Since I don't go out and spend 20 grand on one, I suppose I don't want it badly enough. It's the same with government. We say we want this or that, but are we willing to pay for it? If not, then we don't want it very badly.
We should have passed a bailout tax as well. If it didn't pass, then no bailout.
If we're going to have universal health care, then that needs to be paid for as well. If the people want it, then they have to want it badly enough to pay for it.
How about a border fence tax?
It's time to cancel the federal Visa Card, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. They aren't a good credit risk.
