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I think its time to stop the long distance routes
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by TwinStarRocket: [QB] It is a valid role of government in a democracy to provide for the safety and quality of life of its citizens. It is also a tradition of Americans to explore their country as a personal or family activity, that to some of us is our reward for toiling through the more mundane activities of life. To this end, in return for working 3+ months a year to pay my taxes, I think it is perfectly reasonable for me to expect National Parks, highways, and as the biggest bang for my taxpayer buck, trains. It is not always the objective to get from point A to point B, but to see what is between point A and point B. It is much safer and more relaxing to see America from the window of a train than to be competing with the millions of Griswolds in their family trucksters in a traffic jam on I-80 200 miles from the nearest city. Exploring our country is a defining role of Americans. Tourism is a major business. Railroads built our country, and are part of who we are as a nation. My taxes go to many things that I do not want or need or agree with. The long distance passenger tain compensates me for that. For what, about $3 a year if you take out the NEC? [/QB][/QUOTE]
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