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Posted on entry Let’s not always see the same hands ::: September 25, 2008, 11:01 PM:
This came to my inbox via my personal network and it made me holler laughing.

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I wish I could claim this idea, but it belongs to one of my neighbors.

Instead of the $700 billion 'bail-out' plan, send $1 million to every household in the US, with the requirement that the first use they make of the money be to pay off their mortgage. They can do whatever they want with the remainder. This would repair the 'toxic debt,' AND provide the economy with a huge burst of consumer spending. And, the banks could start issuing new mortgages again!

Remember, this is about a fairly cheap, simple fix, not about fairness, so it doesn't address eliminating illegal immigrants, providing equity between the single and multiple person household, or any of those other considerations.

If you like it, please pass it on.

PS You can find email for your US Senators and Representatives at www.usa.gov

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