They built the railroads, often on their own dime, and paid taxes by the fistful for them. Their competition was subsidized by the general government, and cont

They built the railroads, often on their own dime, and paid taxes by the fistful for them. Their competition was subsidized by the general government, and continues to be every year. If you want to argue that nationalizing railroads should be done for the public good, do that - dont just demonize them, because its not a fully winning argument.