[kosciusko51]

I dont think raising funds for a highway is legislating morality, but I guess some people might.

But you forget that the interstate system was proposed under the Eisenhower administration to help in the defense of the country to mobiles troops and supplies. Also, IIRC, originally 1 mile in every 5 was to be straight, so that is could potentially be used as a runway.

Once one builds a road, it is imperative that they maintain it; otherwise you risk injury and death of those who use it.

So highways were partially designed to support self-defense, a moral issue, and their maintenance is to prevent injury and death, also a moral issue.

[Straight Vermonter]

originally 1 mile in every 5 was to be straight, so that is could potentially be used as a runway.

Urban legend.