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Additionally, the accounting costs of the wars discussed in the Congressional report measure only financial expenditures by the federal government that ultimately must be paid by taxpayers.

1) Are there other costs to society not included in such a report?

2) Do you know anyone who has served in the military? How have their lives been affected by these ongoing wars?

3) Many families and friends have lost loved ones or had them return home injured or psychologically altered. Children have endured the absence or loss of a parent. Spouses have suffered from extended deployments. Does this take a toll on society that is not included in the financial report?

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