Look to Donald Duck

I'll concede this cartoon is a little socialistic in nature, but it is great nonetheless. It's cartoon from WWII about Donald Duck being patriotic and paying his income taxes to support the war. Mainly demonstrating the sacrifices from those at home. If you have 5 minutes, it's worth a watch.

WWII is the standard upon which we often judge our nation on. Believe it or not, there was a sense of sacrifice involved with WWII that wasn't bared solely by those fighting the war. It could be found at home with the rationing coupons or the higher taxes, etc. Now during a time of war, citizens expect their tax cuts and prescription drug benefits, and they're told to go out and consume to support the economy. Is that really how we wish to define patriotism and stewardship? It's a little bit frustrating then when a great initiative like the new GI Bill comes along to support those who have harnessed the burden, but there's no initiative to even pay for it. That would involve sacrifice. Therefore, it's too politically difficult so we continue down the road of more free lunches.

...And the government gets bigger