Read Biography of Maverick Marine years ago! Always appreciate anything positive written about the man who gave us the War is a Racket speech.

One day, there will be a 200 foot tall memorial to Smedley Butler dedicated to the day everyone woke up and said "No more war!".

And like you wrote, we have no say in how our taxes are used. And, sadly we still are allowing the big business of exporting death the world to rule instead of common sense, decency, and love.

Granted, we have a lot of other maniacs doing the same thing on a smaller scale all over. But, I feel we can set a tone and create an example for a truly egalitarian society based on love and respect for all.