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Infrastructure has always been government's responsibility because we need infrastructure for a functioning civilization, but it almost always loses money.

This is bogus. Without infrastructure, we would be sitting in a big mosquito infected stinking swamp surrounded by impenetrable woods here. Thanks to infrastructure, we have a thriving metropolis here, that beats the national statistics in many ways.

The problem is that people don't realize that you need more than a road[*] in front of your home or business to create commerce. You need roads in front of your employer and customers too. So, infrastructure is in the common interest, and needs to be decided in by the folks we hired to deal with our common interests: the government. In exchange for them doing the work, they get to tax us for their income, and the cost of their work. To keep them sharp, we get to vote on who they are and send them home, if they mess up.

The problem is that this basic deal is broken by many in the government, for a multitude of reasons: power, ego, corruption, stupidity, and a bunch of myths. One of the most hypocritical myths is that 'government is the problem, not the solution'. If you believe that, WTF are you doing in the government? Resign, and solve the problem!

[*]: Road: read: roads, railways, transit, airports, harbors, powerlines, internet etc etc.

by Jasper on Mar 9, 2009 4:52 pm • link • report

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