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Yes, US had a more built-up rail system in the past. But it's naive to think it died because of fair economic competition.
by The_Colonel 2y ago
Yes, US had a more built-up rail system in the past. But it's naive to think it died because of fair economic competition.
- pfdietz 2y agoPeople certainly didn't complain about having paved roads, or being able to buy their own automobiles. I understand it's frustrating when the public goes charging off in a direction you don't want them to.
- The_Colonel 2y agoAnother bad-faith argument. A built-up railway network is not incompatible with a built-up road network. Many countries have both working together (each serving use cases with their own strengths).
- pfdietz 2y agoThey are economically incompatible. Local rail links declined because the customers who would use them used road vehicles instead.