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By: Zachary Shahan

Zachary Shahan — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:36:41 +0000

i support your wish

i agree

although, i think Florida will go forward with their plans

By: fred smith

fred smith — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 19:42:14 +0000

why not a high speed subway instead… initial cost will appear higher, but in reality the costs will be lower, purchasing land will be non-existant, the distance traveled will shrink, the gradient will cease to matter, maintenance costs will be greatly reduced, instead of walking up to a farmer, for instance and telling him that you need a few acres of his land, for a loud train to pass through, you instead ask for permission for a ventillation shaft, and a bank of solar panels to provide power for the vntalation system. If we desire to transport good quickly, the first directive is the shortest route, if we desire to reduce enviornment impact then underground, and electrically powered make sense (no seasonally cutting back trees, etc). ty

By: Paul B

Paul B — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:16:10 +0000

All the Florida funds should go to California if Rick Scott bows to pressure from the Know-nothing Tea Party Zealots. California has always been the most willing state to pioneer “new” technology, even though its been around in other countries for forty odd years. This extra 3 Billion will complete the central valley backbone and maybe allow the release of another 3 million in matching funds. America only needs one demo line, if Florida can’t step up to the plate, California will.