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Posted by Jackson Park B Train on Tue Nov 17 16:10:48 2009, in response to Re: Obama administration proposing federal oversight of subways and light rail, posted by rbseabeach on Tue Nov 17 15:05:56 2009. As to taxes, I prefer a return to the rates charged in the Eisenhower era. They were seriously 'progressive' as in the more you make the more you pay. As to the various 'stars' athletes, etc, I have NEVER defended the incomes they generate, so that is not an issue. As to Rangel, I am all for investigating his financial dealings thoroughly, and IF (remembering the presumption of innocence even for politicians) he is indicted and convicted then jail time might be in order.Now, if you choose to believe the lies, half truths, and such from the right wingers, all I can say is they are describing a different planet from the one I live on. The fact that some or MANY persons who may be involved in ACORN might have voted as I happen to have does not mean they alone elected the current President. In turn, the fact that some or even many persons involved with ACORN may have behaved badly, until specific persons are tried and convicted, they remain innocent before the law. You might wish to re read the Bill of Rights with regard to "a bill of attainder" which is precisely what some dufus Congress critter authored recently in re ACORN. Now, as to RAIL TRANSIT, I defend to the death your right to your opinions, as I hope you do mine, but I also WANT the government which I do pay taxes to, to regulate and inspect for safety issues transit providers be they private or government owned/operated. That means I want "chinatown buses, Amtrak trains, and all of the subway and commuter or light rail systems to be safe just as I do all the airliners. Because WITHOUT EXCEPTION the rail transit agencies accept FTA money, they are subject to FTA audit of their spending--why not FRA audit of their safety practices? And I remind you, states rights was settled at Appomattox--its over. |
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