Democrats propose tax surcharge for war

The AP reports:

Three senior House Democrats proposed an income tax surcharge Tuesday to finance the approximately $150 billion annual cost of operations in Iraq, saying it is unfair to pass the cost of the war on to future generations.

The plan, unveiled by Reps. David Obey, D-Wis., John Murtha, D-Pa., and Jim McGovern, D-Mass., would require low- and middle-income taxpayers to add 2 percent to their tax bill. Wealthier people would add a 12 to 15 percent surcharge, Obey said.

Remember,nothing is so permanent as a surcharge from the government.Still no word yet on why the Democrats can't cut off funding for the Iraq war.Sounds like Congress likes the war or they wouldn't fund it.