by Erie-Lackawanna
And let's not forget that those visionaries were the employees of PRIVATE companies that stood to gain a lot from their accomplishments.
I agree, it's a sad state that we can't do anything big anymore. But someone has to pay for the big things, and when it's the taxpayers footing the bill, most of whom won't directly benefit from the expenditure, then the likelihood of it getting done is rather small. That's today's reality in these great United States of America.
Long-range vision is great, but at some point you have to put the glasses back on and read what's up close.
Go on, call me a nay-sayer. ;-)
Jim
I agree, it's a sad state that we can't do anything big anymore. But someone has to pay for the big things, and when it's the taxpayers footing the bill, most of whom won't directly benefit from the expenditure, then the likelihood of it getting done is rather small. That's today's reality in these great United States of America.
Long-range vision is great, but at some point you have to put the glasses back on and read what's up close.
Go on, call me a nay-sayer. ;-)
Jim