2007-09-28 14:32:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
The purpose of the bridge was to connect the city of Ketchikan to it's airport on Gravina Island. As such, it was not a bridge to "nowhere" as much as it was to replace an every-30-minute ferry service with a bridge.
Bridges of this length are cheaper to build and maintain than continuing ferry service. The "bridge to nowhere" now wont be built, and it will continue to be more expensive to continue ferry service.
Do the math: Run a ferry every 30 minutes back and forth 24/7/365 or build a bridge. Which costs more? Duh....
2007-09-28 16:37:44 · answer #1 · answered by Steve 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
OH no it's being built because of global warming their is no more ice to walk on in Alaska. :-)
2007-09-28 21:40:00 · answer #2 · answered by ULTRA150 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To get Ted Stevens reelected silly.
2007-09-28 22:43:00 · answer #3 · answered by Poke_the_Bear 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Look.... its Friday Nite..... If I was to call you on the phone and ask where you going tonite ? And your answer was " Nowhere " You could drive on that bridge.
2007-09-28 23:28:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
the senator needed an airport closer to his house that didn't require him to get on a boat to get to. i know the story you're talking about. earmarks right?
2007-09-28 21:39:10 · answer #5 · answered by imajiknation 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Quid pro quo - if you want my vote for your farm subsidies, I'll gladly comply if you give me your vote for my bridge.
After all - it's only taxpayer money - and there's plenty to go around.
2007-09-28 22:00:38 · answer #6 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
To use money. Seriously, some things are built because there's money lying around.
2007-09-28 21:36:26 · answer #7 · answered by Blackbird 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
No purpose.. just stupid spending from the government again.
2007-09-28 21:37:06 · answer #8 · answered by Debra H 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋