snipped-for-privacy@aol.com wrote: : : The government is not supposed to be in the railroad business. ; Well, that's your opinion. I note, however, that at least two state run tourist railroads bring in a fair bit of cash to economically depressed areas of three states. : : Things : like Amtrak and historic railroads should be paid for by those who want : them, : Amtrak, I would tend to agree with. However, sweeping statements are often tripped up by exceptions, and should be used sparingly.
As for the Tx St RR, well, Governor Goodhair may be out a job soon, and the decision to ax the start parks budget may to reviewed.
Bruce