What does it take for people to understand that tax dollars must be spent to take care of our infrastructure .
From the levies built to withstand only a category 3 hurricane ,a ruptured steam pipe in New York city to a bridge collapse in Minnesota .
These are not accidents but rather foreseeable events and things are only going to get worse .
For those who are unaware we are selling roads across this country for one reason alone and that is to reduce the budget needed to keep up with proper repairs .
The greed of this nation and its growing corruption will see only an increase in events like we have seen in recent years .
2007-08-02 00:24:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
So...when do you start work at the Department of Transportation?
2007-08-05 17:23:43 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, I don't make the connection. The problems with infrastructure relate to local corruption rather than an overall miasma.
In New Orleans, money was ponied up by the Feds to perform the necessary repairs and modifications to the levies and old "Chocolate City" Nagin blew it on the buses he abandoned to the flood.
In Minnesota, that bridge was fairly new and the work going on was to resurface the pavement (hello-Maintenance!) and they don't know why it collapsed.
The grred and corruption you mention seems to be more localized than anything else, with the possible exception of West Virginia.
2007-08-02 01:00:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
The simple answer to your very thoughtful question is no.
In a society where capitalism is dogma and the rights of citizens are not only secondary, but held in contempt, the the only thing that counts is money.
Everything is for sale, including little things like infrastructure inspection and repair. And big things, like justice, and health care, and governmental power, those are for sale too.
The collapse of the bridge is a proxy for the general corruption that necessarily follows when a philosophy of unmitigated greed is the national standard
2007-08-02 00:39:16 · answer #3 · answered by fredrick z 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I have one problem. A lot of people use the word "greed" but I've not found anyone that could define the word. At least not in any satisfactory manner.
Now...Before you dismiss my answer think about this. I'm sure you believe that you absolutely know the meaning of the word. And I'm guessing your definition of "greed" is anything you say it is. But maybe what you consider as greed other's don't.
Ever considered that?
Probably not!
By the way!
How much would I have to pay to get my own road?
I've always wanted one.
Is that greedy of me?
2007-08-02 00:51:23 · answer #4 · answered by hoovarted 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I hate that people do not realize that the money they spend on services out of their checkbook could be paid for through their taxes with better quality services and cheaper fees if done by their govt.
I think McCartythism backfired to the point where some people think all govt spending is wrong and that is simply not the case.
2007-08-02 00:33:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Greed is good. Without greed we'd be just another third world country. Then some greedy country would dominate us. It's the way of the world. For those who think that the US is too greedy, there are a lot of other places for them to move to, with a lower cost of living.
2007-08-02 01:03:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I heard this morning that we, the tax payers, are footing the bill for a new ball stadium there...for a BILLIONAIRE! The money allotted for that little folly should have gone for the bridge!
Why is it that our money is constantly going to those that don't need it? I don't understand.
2007-08-02 00:41:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with Paul G. We need to start hold the ppl WE elect accountable for what they do with our money. Insted of givving them selves a raise that they dont need.
2007-08-02 00:53:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm with ya brother...
Wonder how many bridges we could have fixed if not for the billions upon billions we've sunk into a war that should have never been?
2007-08-02 00:30:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
we all bear responsibility, for not keeping tabs on the way money is spent, and permitting corruption to become a oh well thing instead of a thing that puts elected officials in prisons, or at least in the unemployment line, regardless of your political leanings corruption is going to be the down fall of us all
2007-08-02 00:33:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 3⤋