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Lots of money, time needed to move rails
San Antonio Express-News ^
| October 22, 2006
| Patrick Driscoll and Gary Scharrer
Posted on 10/22/2006 6:43:23 AM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks
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To: Hydroshock
I disagree, as big of a land grab as this that will have tolls that last for decades needs to be put before the citizens of TX.We do not get to do a three out of five, and then go for a six out of ten, and then a twelve out of twenty. The Texas Constitution has already been amended. We know that it is a bad idea to keep opening the Constitution. Valid challenges must go through the proper channels. Never bow down to the tyrants that can mobilize the largest mob. In this case, it is a small mob.
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posted on
10/22/2006 3:49:08 PM PDT
by
ARealMothersSonForever
(We shall never forget the atrocities of September 11, 2001.)
To: Hydroshock
I think this road is not needed,
Why do you think that?....... Do you have statistics/forecast models that show the state population remaining stagnant or declining or that the increased import/export sector is going to stay at the current level or decline?.....
This country doesn't stay the same. If you did you'd be falling behind the rest of the states/world. Texas is going to continue to grow, population will increase and the import/export sector will grow all of which necessitate expanded transportation facilities. Now you have to plan today for something as big as major road/rail construction that will be built some years out in the future. The planning process takes several years, then a few more years of construction after the first shovel of dirt is turned before the route is ready for vehicle or rail traffic. Can't you understand that?
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posted on
10/22/2006 4:06:11 PM PDT
by
deport
(The Governor, The Foghorn, The Dingaling, The Joker, some other fellar...... The Governor Wins)
To: Robert A. Cook, PE
A "what if" doesn't concern me anywhere near as much as trains blocking block after block of inner city Houston where little children have to climb between rail cars to get to school. How many rich white kids would have to lose a limb before something would be done?
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posted on
10/22/2006 4:52:40 PM PDT
by
WhyisaTexasgirlinPA
(Remembering Beirut Vets 1983 American Embassy April 1983/Marine Headquarters Oct.1983)
To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks
To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks
Voters last year approved the Texas Rail Relocation and Improvement FundThe purpose of the bill was to help out some speculators in El Paso.
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posted on
10/22/2006 11:42:29 PM PDT
by
PAR35
To: Alamo-Girl
To: ARealMothersSonForever
"Too bad it doesn't run to the coast."
The commercial I was referring to was for the TTC (I35 twin), no where near the coast. Given the usual track of storms, the I69 road would be the worst of all possible evacuation routes, paralleling the coast the entire way.
Perhaps you would care to address some of my other concerns instead of 'nit picking'? The environment, resource depletion, cultural integrity and just for fun, how about not being able to spit without hitting your neighbor!
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posted on
10/23/2006 4:59:19 AM PDT
by
wolfcreek
(A personal attack is the reaction of an exhausted and/or disturbed mind.)
To: ARealMothersSonForever
Is it just my imagination or have you done a complete 180 on this issue? Seems to me you were against this at first.
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posted on
10/23/2006 5:07:59 AM PDT
by
wolfcreek
(A personal attack is the reaction of an exhausted and/or disturbed mind.)
To: wolfcreek
Seems to me you were against this at first.I was. I attended two of the meetings, and wrote my legislator. After receiving the response, and researching the bills, it became very clear to me that the planted (and paid!) opposition that showed up each time has an agenda that is not in the best interest of Texas. Since each of the large metropolitan areas have bought into the concept in principle without mounting any sort of legal challenge, it seems that there is more cooperation and consideration than the opposition claims. Seriously, consider setting up a 30 minute phone call or meeting with your state representative or better yet write them a letter outlining your concerns. If done in a polite and sincere manner, you will get a response. Attend your next county commissioners meeting. You may be surprised at how far they are going to defend the rights of Texans, while still planning for the economic growth of Texas. If you have specific comments or questions on TTC-35, you can go here : http://www.keeptexasmoving.com/comments_questions/ttc-35_comments.htm On TTC-69, go here: http://www.keeptexasmoving.org/comments_questions/comments_i69.asp
Once again, polite and sincere questions get answered. Cutting and pasting rhetoric from a Strayhorn sponsored site will guarantee a "canned" reply.
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posted on
10/23/2006 8:46:49 PM PDT
by
ARealMothersSonForever
(We shall never forget the atrocities of September 11, 2001.)
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