Yes, I understand that the taxes on the MEX include Mexican taxes. However, take a look again at the domestic flights. Nearly 50% tax rate is no where close to being inexpensive. Even if the justified war was stopped, it still wouldn't reduce the taxes on the airfares. David R > First off, your example to MEX includes taxes by the Mexican government as > well. Take a look at taxes in the rest of the world and take a look at how good > our air infrastructure is before you go after the rate of taxes on air > travel. Beyond that, stop supporting wars that cost billions of dollars if you > don't want taxes.