Bush's Tax Cuts Permanent

American Voices

Bush wants to make his tax cuts permanent, which would cost $1.4 trillion over 10 years. What do you think?

I don't give a fuck what programs he cuts, just so long as I don't need them right now. No new taxes!

Bob McDonald
Financial Advisor
These tax cuts are necessary in order to stimulate the economy to the point where we can pay for the tax cuts. Why is that hard for you to understand?

Jim Decker
Systems Analyst
This could potentially leave a huge deficit for my children and grandchildren, which is perfect revenge for them not visiting me.

Mary-Ann Rose
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