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June 27, 2006
Reaching across the aisle
The recent flag-burning epidemic that is so popular among today's youth has prompted the Senate to consider prohibiting desecration of the American flag. While it's a politically charged issue, I think it represents an opportunity for the two parties to come together.
Because flag burning is so prevalent, any ban would require massive amounts of funding to prosecute the offenders. Where would this money come from? Herein lies the beauty of my plan.
Congress should enact a "Patriot Tax" on the wealthiest 10% in order to bring all of the flag-burning hooligans to justice. It's well known that Republicans can't vote against anything with "patriot" in the title, and the Democrats can't turn away from a bill with "tax" in its name.
Everyone gets what they want - except for the flag burners, of course. But they've had their way long enough. It's time to turn the tide.
No word yet on the fate of the "Sarcasm Tax."
Posted by Greg Sidor at June 27, 2006 02:48 AM