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s/reasonable/world-class
by darkerside 3y ago
s/reasonable/world-class
- dredmorbius 3y agoAny particular reason why the country which prides itself as the world's largest economy, largest democracy, and a technological leader shouldn't reasonably have a world-class transportation system?
- NikkiA 3y agoBecause "we ain't number 1 by catering to poor people"
- dredmorbius 3y agoHigh-speed rail tends to be a premium service. In Europe, routes often cost more than equivalent air routes. Though for some, comfort, convenience, and environmental considerations trump costs.
- NikkiA 3y agoNot as premium as a private jet.
- darkerside 3y agoBecause everybody has a world class vehicle of their own? It's a different and reasonable system of transportation. I'm sure others may disagree. They can cry all they want. Reality has demonstrated that this is a reasonable system, even if it isn't rational by their standards.