Posted by Dinah on August 20, 2006, at 15:20:40
In reply to Re: oil business and profits, posted by Jost on August 20, 2006, at 15:06:56
I think maybe it's a different situation in urban situations like NYC. They're working on a subsidized light rail system here, but there are all sorts of questions about feasibility. As you get into more rural areas there are even more questions. Then there's the issue of interstate commerce.
However, I've never opposed subsidies of public transportation. And I'd be delighted with safer and cleaner public transportation.
It takes more than subsidies to change hearts and minds though. Public transportation is a different thing than vehicular traffic. Even safe, clean, and uncrowded public transportation. In all but the most urban of cities, public transportation can't provide the freedom of choice and freedom of movement that the American public desires. Or the privacy.
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