<p>Anniushka your point is completely moot because it is not in sync the context of the analogy. The analogy is presenting a situation where grades CAN be exchanged, and that is what the girl finds disagreeable. </p>
<p>And momfromme, what made you think I agreed with President Bush's reasoning? As a matter of fact, the economic downturn started happening before 9/11. 9/11 just sent it down even farther. And I don't see why the belief in problematic long-term effects of Clinton's fiscal policy is silly. The other thing is that you still fail to recognize the recent economic progress. Also, your point about providing government services is moot as well. What we are saying is why should the rich have to pay more for government services than everyone else, especially since the poor are relying more on government services than the rich.</p>