Mobility in America.

I can agree with that. I've always thought roads were included, along with military, police, fire dept, in the few true roles of government.

And as much as the right likes to make fun of light rail.....many cities would benefit if we had the money and did it. Charleston, SC, my town, would GREATLY benefit from it. The city is on a big peninsula, and shaped literally like a mushroom, with the "stem"/peninsula being way too crowded with cars and lack of parking. Sure, drive SUVS all over the mushroom, but a subway/rail type transport downtown from the outer hubs would be awesome.

 

Mobility, like water, farmland, ore etc is a resource. The private sector is not in a postition to handle infrustructure or public transport like Sam. The benefits of maintaining far outweigh the cost. Good thread.

 

Valid points.

 

No argument here.

 

We have more roads, bridges, highways, airports, etc. in America than ever before.

Much more mobile now than our 'heyday' v. China, whom you say is surpassing us because our roads are crumbling.



Yes, we need to maintain them, and there are problem spots, but the notion that our transportation systems are failing is largely bullshit.

 

We're Number 1! We're Number 1! Der der der...............der.

 

And the rest of the world rides camels and goats !

 

#1 in FreeDumb too !
OH WAIT !
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