ljusluvit,

Thank you for a very thoughtful post.
Man do I agree that we could be alot smarter and in touch with peoples needs than we are now.
I think our relatives are rolling in their graves not because of lazy poor people but because us spoiled folks expect more and more on someone else's money, our relatives called that welfare and had to much pride for that.
I love that you say we can do better, again I agree we are Americans. And I would love to have more and better healthcare.
Your point about the billions we spend on the stupidest things is so true. Like my earlier post said, I wish we would back he tankers up to Iraq and suck oil till the bill for the war was paid in full. I also would support a moratorium for ALL foreign aid for a couple of years they don't like us? I'll bet that would change their mind. Also it would give us many billions of dollars to pay down the debt and maybe have enough leftover to fund other programs including healthcare.
But no matter what there is a limit, so where does it stop?? Benj