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Like in most govt project, I'm sure they found a good excuse for why they were off budget, and thus needed more money. I presume too big to fail works everywhe

• axlee 7y ago
  The highways are actually privately operated. The privatization of highways was a big public issue back in the days, with most people against it arguing that it will lead to an increase in prices due to the profit-seeking nature of the operators. Turns out, they were right, and in hindsight, privatization is a failure as far as the highway users are concerned. But please, carry on with your factless dogma.
  • mratsim 7y ago
    In the mean time, public transportation the SNCF railway company is accumulating debts at an amount that would raise brows in a private company. Though I don't have any stance on the private vs public for utilities/healthcare and the like: - public companies are more likely to squander resources due to a backer that cannot default. - private companies are more likely to price gouge captive consumers due to the immense barriers to entry and very few alternatives if any. Pick your poison