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"Taxing the Poor," War Poetry, Music by Loreena Mckennitt

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Uploaded by on Feb 6, 2007

For those who can't afford to pay in dollars, their leaders do accept blood. A historical look at the human cost of war by Brent Futo.

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  • what do you call this song by loreena?

  • Marco Polo, from the Book of Secrets.

  • what is the title of the song? lovely song and video!

  • Thanks very much. The song is called "Marco Polo". It is from Loreena Mckennett's CD "The Book of Secrets" The entire CD is excellent....Brent

  • As the blood of many stains the hands of the few, it is we who suffer the injustices of the greedy and proud. I salute your statement. I am one of less than 4% of Native Americans left in the USA...this video rings loud! Thank you!

  • Thanks very much. When I wrote this years ago, I did not consider it anti-war statement. I merely wanted to take a look at the human costs of war, especially the costs born by the average soldier in the trenches. I am very grateful to all who have made sacrifices to preserve freedom and just causes. I am equally sickened, however, by the waste of life of these young men throughout history, in all countries and cultures, when the conflict was initiated only by the greed and vanity of rulers.

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  • The Night Sings Its

  • Nice but sorrowful video and lovely poem. I'd like to read more of your poetry Brent.

  • great theme,but no one cares

  • A haunting reminder of those who pay in blood taxes, a touching poem...Who wins in war ? No one! We can only send a murmered prayer for every soul that has died in the name of war and for their loved ones ...

    Thank you, for this heart-felt creativity

    Blessings Always

  • i love the amalgamation of pictures from different places and the alluring music

  • thank you

  • Well done!

  • thank you:)

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