Author: Pete Theisen
Posted: 2008-11-11 at 11:09:21
Nicholas Geti wrote:
> I think the better plan is to spend money on our infrastructure.
> Eisenhower's administration started the Interstate Highway system which was
> designed to last 30 years. We are now beyond that time limit and should
> start rebuilding. The highway system was an important boon to the U.S.
> economy a we cannot let it deteriorate any longer.
>
> The Highway Fund was set up as a separate account to pay for infrastructure
> when the 30 years expired. It was to be funded by a gasoline tax.
> Unfortunately it is being gutted by Congress. It is time to put the money
> back in and provide long term jobs and benefits not give loans to bail out
> the crooks.
Hi Micholas!
Loans to crooks have a way of becoming grants. The last "recovery" was
only for the rich, no one else. And the infrastructure maintenance? They
ask for community volunteers to even pick up the litter!
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Regards,
Pete