[Lurker]

They’ve used the taxpayer money that I have paid them over these years to do this, to be against us. “

It’s always interesting to see the light bulb flicker on.

[PapaNew]

So we haven't yet acquiesced to socialism?

Well, that would be nice.

[cripplecreek]

The city spent $200,000 to purchase the fuel storage facility a few years ago, the AP reported, and shelled out another $75,000 to convert the facility into a retail operation.

And that's the problem.

[Secret Agent Man]

i am for private sector doig this, not gubmint with everyone tax dollars, since this is a service people hardly need the govt selling in.

[headstamp 2]

“The city spent $200,000 to purchase the fuel storage facility a few years ago, the AP reported, and shelled out another $75,000 to convert the facility into a retail operation.”

Also ongoing maintenance, staffing, upkeep.

Saving drivers a few bucks while taking their wallets.

[PGR88]

If a local town does the business, no one is forced to buy or sell there, and the people, who are close to their government, agree to it - then so what?

Its far different from the Federal Government, who are unaccountable and use coercion, doing such things - THAT is socialism.

[GeronL]

disturbing