By Richard E Walrath

Bush is against a tax on gas to pay for the bridges that are falling down in the United States.  He is against Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae doing anything about the housing financial crisis. 

But he is for paying up to $45,000 as an enlistment bonus if somebody signs up to go to Iraq provided money is used to buy a home. 

Did I mention that the $45,000 is tax-free?  http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20205033/

The Department of Defense has consistently met or exceeded recruiting and retention goals, but at what cost?