August 25, 2006 11:18AM 

# What Would You Rather Have: The War in Iraq, or $1,075? 

By [Justin Logan](https://www.cato.org/people/justin-logan) 

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That’s how much [you’ve spent](http://washingtontimes.com/upi/20060823-051747-8542r.htm) on it so far.

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