Rep.Brian Baird's examination of the $87 Billion for Iraq

This was sent to me by two Uncommon Thought readers (thanks Mike and Bill!). It is a graphical representation of the expense for items in the $87 Billion in additional funds for Iraq, and how much those same items cost in the US.

For example : $6000 for a mobile phone in Iraq is $15.00 in the US;$50,000 for a prison bed in Iraq compared to $26,000 in the US. Anyway, it is excellent and here is the link Here and There by Baird