Posted Dec 22, 2009, 3:39 AM
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I'm all for debate. I typically see things the same way as M1EK (except on toll roads and access roads), but going to another level and calling someone a jackass is something that should be called out. At other forums I participate in a comment like this, let alone a series of them, would be grounds for immediate profile deletion. I know that I caused a bit of stir weeks ago with my wonderful naivete, but it never escalated to something detrimental to the comity of this forum - this has. Also, I get the distinct impression that this has been going on for awhile.
On another note, what do you all think of the plans to start construction on 290 east of 183 as a toll road within the next year or two? Personally, I think that toll roads are a huge problem and such projects should never see the light of day. The projects are typically emblematic of other systemic problems. In Texas it would be - as I see it - the lack of adequate taxation, and to a lesser extent the subsidization that larger cities give to their corresponding suburban belts. What about the eastern loop of 183? Unless more rabid and rapid gentrification occurs throughout east Austin that proposed stretch of tollway will be of no use to anyone who would be using it if it were free - they simply wouldn't be able to afford the tolls.
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