I, too, was against this 'boondoggle' when it was in the news.
But after spending some time in AK and getting 'educated' about it, my views have changed.
It is indeed needed, and AK should receive Federal bucks to help pay for it.
Alaska needs other, more important things than the “Bridge to Nowhere”.
For example - Anchorage is out of room to grow. It is surrounded by ocean and mountains on three sides and an Army base on the 4th side. Build a bridge across Knik Arm and develop Pt. McKenzie. Now THAT would be a good idea.