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Ol Janx Spirit

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59. Well yes, me either. But that wasn't the point of my reply.

Sun Feb 1, 2026, 09:53 PM

5 hrs ago

Even during Democratic administrations there are things that tax dollars are spent on that I don't like--things like military flyovers at sporting events for example. It is part of life in a democracy. I understand it.

Personally, I would much rather my tax dollars go to an auto race than to ICE or rebuilding the Kennedy Center if it is going to go to something anyway.

I am going to guess that many of us love something that is supported by far more tax dollars than we approve of--or even know. Football and Baseball stadiums for a start.

I also try to be respectful to the things other people care about whether I do or not. We all have our things. There really isn't a reason to disparage it.

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