Frank...I am sick of it..the lives lost and the money spent...and do I believe that it effects our country and economy...how about our moral strength...our power.

 I was never in the military, but I spent approx four years w/ the US govt, mostly in the Middle East..I have payed the dues....and had some fun!

 I may be in the "mail room" with this group, but I have an MBA and a twenty year old business that is doing quite well.

 Now to get right to your question...would we be in better shape with our financial affairs...yes.   You may have another thought.

 Hope your golf game is fun

dougal