How about the proposals to create toll roads out of facilities originally built with federal and state funds, some on right of way that was very likely acquired via eminent domain, the various Macquarrie et al purchase and lease back (via user fee/toll) proposals? The selling point is reduced state taxes associated with maintenance and unfunded federal mandates. As you suggest, a winner, until people realize what it costs them long term. - RWM Herman R. Silbiger wrote: > We have toll roads because people don't want to pay taxes to pay for the > roads. > > Our infrastructure is crumbling because we don't want to pay for > maintenance. > > Don't blame the politicians, blame the voters. The politicians have > found that no matter what they stand for, as long as they promise to cut > taxes people will vote for them. > > Herman