It wasn't my intention to attack you personally and I apologize if it came off that way. I don't want to get into a pointless political debate, I was just trying to point out the quantity of the federally funded programs that aren't provided for in the constitution. The fact that I would rather have those other programs cut than the one that affects me is admittedly self serving, but I'm of the opinion that it would serve everyone well to solve the big problems first and then clean up the rest.

I don't necessarily disagree with you and you make valid and logical points that I will concede to. Again, apologies if you felt my comments were an attack. I'll admit I'm a little frustrated by this because I passed my checkride yesterday and now it appears I'll be out of a job in the near future.