Herman I'd like to discuss one of your statements. The Ohio Turnpike was built by revenue bond issues. Not one cent of taxpayer money was used to build, operate and/or maintain it. All funding comes from the tolls (we) paid not from taxes. The Ohio Turnpike Commission operates it. Al ----- Original Message ----- From: "Herman R. Silbiger" <hsilbiger@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <AIRLINE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2006 6:10 PM Subject: Re: BAA and toll roads > 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