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Now they're also talking about stopping the L train for a year or more. And my major issue is, these people who have the time to go out and protest - and the c
by Endy 9y ago
Now they're also talking about stopping the L train for a year or more. And my major issue is, these people who have the time to go out and protest - and the city literally is not allowed to say, "You want this to get fixed? Either convince the rich folks to actually pay their taxes, or be willing to volunteer and do the work we need done down there."
- ancientworldnow 9y agoThe L shutdown has nothing to do with funds - it's mostly covered by federal Sandy money. The issue is the tunnel needs to be essentially gutted and replaced after being submerged in salt water for days post Sandy. There's no reroutes available so the only option is a shutdown. It can either be done all at once in less than 18 months (and MTA actually has a good track record coming in under time for repair work) or done one direction at a time over three years with a fraction of the current brooklyn-manhattan service level. A full shutdown is absolutely the best option as much as it sucks for people dependent on the line (like me and my neighbors).
- jopsen 9y ago> and the city literally is not allowed to say, "You want this to get fixed? Either convince the rich folks to actually pay their taxes, or be willing to volunteer..." That sounds like an excellent campaign poster. The city is a public institution it shouldn't have opinions. But the politicians who govern it are very much encouraged to do so. I suggest you try to run on a political platform of taxes and better services. Then you'll see of Americans want that.
- notyourday 9y agoNo need. The current tax bill exposed the positions of American limo liberals quite well - no one wants their "but i already pay taxes in New York so of course I deduct them from my federal tax liability" to go away.