You're exactly right that any "bemoaning" article is clueless unless it also acknowledges financial reality. E.g. here's another one: http://www.nbcnewyork.com

You're exactly right that any "bemoaning" article is clueless unless it also acknowledges financial reality. E.g. here's another one: http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/World-Trade-Center-Transportation-Hub-Subway-PATH-Opening-March-2016-365812741.html http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/World-Trade-Center-Tran... Yes, it's a "hub", but surely they could have rebuilt it for under $3.9 billion.