The Maglev boondoggle in Cali has many residents not wanting the train through their neighborhoods. That thing is going to cost a hundred billion dollars or more. But will never achieve the speeds because it will be zig zagging with many stops. That money could have gone into road improvements, energy and water upgrades, and forest management common sense to reduce wildfires. So your view of a dying civilization and others of a growing one.Does the OP want a big old oil pipeline in his backyard? If so give him one but don't force your submissiveness onto others.