[taxcontrol]

Thorium powered desalination would solve a couple of issues. Massive pipes to pump the water back up to the farm land mid state and into the Colorado river basin would also end a lot of this.

I’m not a big fan of public works projects but this one I could support as long as the cost was borne by the users of the water.

[cripplecreek]

I’m not a big fan of public works projects but this one I could support as long as the cost was borne by the users of the water.

I haven't studied this particular issue but I do agree that some large infrastructure projects are worthy of federal funding depending on their nationwide impact. You should never have more than 2 or 3 of them going on at a given time. California is a major food producer which is its national impact.

Unfortunately our government seems intent on funding every little pet project regardless of necessity while ignoring projects worthy of funding. Canada got tired of waiting and decided to pay the full cost of a new bridge over the Detroit river. At the same time, Obama has refused to approve or fund a customs plaza on this side which is federal infrastructure. Fortunately our governor went ahead and started the project without approval. When its finished in 2020 the feds are sure to be right there to collect their revenue but we're getting our money back first. After all, it is the second busiest freight crossing on the continent only marginally behind Laredo.

Return the power of infrastructure to the states and federal infrastructure projects will be limited by necessity.

[grundle]

I’m pro-nuclear power too.

[JimRed]

Thorium powered desalination would solve a couple of issues.

Solar energy works too and is probably less costly in infrastructure.