> with the Japanese system, use the proceeds to help offset the initial costs, just like with a toll highway or bridge. The U.S. system isn't free. The cost is

> with the Japanese system, use the proceeds to help offset the initial costs, just like with a toll highway or bridge. The U.S. system isn't free. The cost is embedded in the goods/services you buy. The Japanese system just removes the freeloaders, because parking is so abundant in most of the U.S., we don't really have that problem. Although, I have found myself parking in weird places to avoid the valets. Valets now seem like some requirement everywhere I go, in my city at least. I feel like it's actually a disservice in most instances so I try to revolt when I can.