Cost of war

Just another reminder of how our economy is being devastated by the war in Iraq, the Boston Globe's slide show, What does $456 billion buy? It's a bit Boston-centric, claiming we could have 30 'Big digs' or 3000 new schools like the most expensive new school in Massachusets with the money, but also includes "Free gas for everybody for 1 1/2 years". This one's an eye-opener.

Thanks to Sean Kelly for the nudge.