BUDGET PRIORITIES - A Government Shopping List & Rambling Commentary by T Newfields Ted: Where ta spend money: isn't that's what politics 'z all aboot? Terri: Indeed. Don't you think there is almost Christian about the way this author talks about 'conscience'? Kris: (nodding) It is quaintly archaic. . . most people are more concerned about convenience, not conscience. Tim: To be conscientious about all issues takes a tremendous amount of energy. BUDGET PRIORITIES - A Government Shopping List + 12 SSN(X) stealth submarines. 　　 + 200 hypersonic stealth drones. + 100 more ultrasonic nuclear missiles. + Four advanced super spy satellites. --------------------------------------------------- - Enough food for billions. - Education for those in substantial need. - Adequate housing for the elderly. - A planet moving towards harmony. How will this equation come out? Don't wait to see. Actively share your views, voicing your concerns. Refuse to be co-opted by a system that fosters indifference and greed. Make your conscience the bottom line and demonstrate compassion while human beings still breathe.