[Paul C. Jesup]

It works out to 18k for every man woman and child. You also absolve them I suppose of their share of defense, welfare, etc etc etc. Hey it's only Federal pork so every pig needs to grab a tit.

Actually, it's muscle, not pork, a bridge to the airport would increase the economy in the area, thus bringing more tax revenue. As such, it can be viewed more as an investment than pork.

[Kozak]

If it's such a GREAT deal, why can't Alaska pay for it out of, oh say the money they send to every resident out of oil revenue? Here piggy piggy......