"We, the People" had some say in how our Federal tax dollars are spent."
LOL - no one asked me if I wanted my tax dollars going to AIDS patients in Africa. Do you really believe we have a say in how our tax dollars are spent?
(Don't get me wrong, I can pick dozens of programs that I'm not happy about the spending on, too. I agree with you wholeheartedly on the AIDS money, and I'm sure I agree with you on countless other issues as well... I just dislike the smug attitude you, and those who agree with you, exhibit towards people who disagree on this particular topic.)