Christmas Tree of Dung

I don't remember where, but I remember that some call it a "christmas tree" bill when you attatch unwanted or controversial bills onto a desirable bill. Say you had a bill giving funding to homeless shelters, attach one giving money to Abortion Clinics onto this bill. If you want the money for homeless shelters, you must also support abortion clinics. You know that the only way the bill will pass is to also have the support of those who support the other bill as well. Even if you agree with the added bill (the "ornament" on the christmas tree), is it right to do both together? Shouldn't a bill be one issue? I hope so.

Ask these simple questions: Do you support the troops? Do you support the war?

If you support the troops you would give them money. Make a bill for that. Do you support the war? If so, vote against any bills withrawing troops. But by linking the two together a rift is created. I don't have an opinion to give on the bill, but tying the two issues, support of the troops, and support of the war, together is a harmful act that can only serve to hurt the troops. A bill should be one issue or related issues, but even anti-war activists can support the troops. Supporting the troops does not mean you support the war, and the other way around. It is two issues and should be treated as such.