The taxpayer cost of the Iraq War is broken down for various towns, cities and counties across the U.S. The breakdown is based on a total cost of $378 billion. That is $3,375 for every American household or $1,275 for every American or $2,848 per taxpayers. The money (already spent or allocated) is being spent at a rate nearly $11 million per hour and $255 million per day.Just in case you haven't done so recently, I encourage you to click on the "Cost of War" link in the sidebar to learn interesting facts about the cost of the Iraq war.
I shudder to think about what the indirect costs are. Clearly, we will be paying for this over the long haul.
2 comments:
The cost is incalculable. The job wasn't finished in Afghanistan when Bush turned aside to Iraq. Canadian soldiers are dying there as a direct consequence.
Meanwhile, the USA has its hands full in Iraq, and the lunatic President of Iran can develop nuclear weapons and threaten to destroy Israel, knowing there's not a thing the Americans can do about it.
In other words, there's a domino effect at work here. How will events play out in the lifetime of our children? I don't assume the worst, but a risk analysis must conclude that the misadventure in Iraq has made the world a more dangerous place. Thank you, GWB.
I couldn't agree more, Stephen.
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