On the 12th anniversary of 9/11, let us take a look at the true - TopicsExpress



          

On the 12th anniversary of 9/11, let us take a look at the true cost of the War on Terror that ensued as a direct or indirect result. Let’s look at the monetary as well as human cost of military actions in Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan, the long-term economic cost and impact still being felt today. 9/11 = $20 billion in immediate damages + $100 billion in the long-run + 2,996 lives lost Afghanistan = $657 billion + 3,372 coalition lives lost + 20,000 civilian lives lost Iraq = $814 billion + 4,804 coalition lives lost + 130,000 civilian lives lost Drone Strikes = 4,000 civilians Market Impact = Negative $1.9 trillion Homeland Security = $1 trillion TOTAL COSTS of 9/11: At minimum 165,172 Lives and $4.5 Trillion Dollars
Posted on: Sun, 15 Sep 2013 04:25:59 +0000

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