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Subject: Re: re: Re: giveaways - (nf)
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Date: Tue, 3-Apr-84 01:06:22 EST
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iuvax!scsg    Apr  2 19:43:00 1984


It is true that there are different means of computing the
amount of our taxes that go to the military.  There are basically
two different ways to compute that sum--one way is to  take the
actual amount of federal income taxes that we pay to maintain
the federal gov't and fund  gov't programs. That is the basis
for my figure.  The other way is to lump in the Social Security
tax that workers pay to provide for   their pensions in old age.
This is the way most militarists compute it.  However this is
a trust fund which is alloted ONLY for the purpose of providing
pensions.  The federal government does not have the discretion to
dip into this fund for any other purpose than to provide Social
Security benefits.  This is why I was careful to point out that
my figure was   based upon federal income taxes, rather than pension
funds.  Pension funds I believe are not generally included as
Corporate savings or whatever. Why   should they be included for the
gov't?  I will get the exact dollar amounts of the military budget as
percent of federal budget computed both ways shortly.
tim sevener
pur-ee!iuvax!scsg