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Mr. Luddite

On 4/16/2014 8:37 PM, F*O*A*D wrote:
On 4/16/14, 8:28 PM, wrote:
On Wed, 16 Apr 2014 16:19:43 -0400, F*O*A*D wrote:

Every form of motorized travel in this country is subsidized, Bilious.
I don't like commercial airlines. I do fly, but I don't enjoy it.

You can't even start to compare the direct cash infusions into rail
with the user tax supported government programs like the FAA, TSA or
the highway system.. In fact, gasoline taxes meant to support highways
are diverted to the rails.

There are many many more subsidies to transportation beyond what you
have mentioned. Here's an example. My wife takes a privately operated
commuter bus to and from DC every day. It's about 45 miles each way. The
fare is $3.75. The fare is subsidized by the state of Maryland. The
purchase of tickets for the bus can be handled via a pre-tax dollar
account.

The construction and maintenance and operation of airports is
subsidized. Research and development of passenger jets is subsidized.
The manufacture of passenger jets is subsidized. The ownership of
passenger jets is subsidized. Drilling for the oil from which to make
jet fuel for passenger jets is subsidized.

You're right. May as well add a few more trillions to rail subsidies
for something that very few will use. It's the Democratic way.