[mikeryan]

And your solution is to what exactly? Pay less in taxes and hope the parents of underprivileged kids in poor neighborhoods spend the money responsibly on healthcare and schooling? That seems naive at best.

I have a general issue with the waste argument. And perhaps this is a bit naive, but as long as the gov't spends money that stays domestic, then the economy is being helped. Even with waste.

I'm sorry I have less faith that "most" Americans would spend money more responsibly than my gov't.

[solutionyogi]

I have no argument if you believe that your government can spend money better than your fellow citizens. Good luck!