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sidewinder · 03-13-2010, 03:36 PM

There are many points here and no perfect solution. I agree and disagree with many. You have a point about trains, they haul more at less cost using less fuel, but they still have to use refrigeration cars to keep items from spoiling. Trains also have to share common tracks that are few in number and poorly maintained. To effect the repair and replacement of rails to accomodate all these trains would be very costly. I love trains, wish we used more, but that is really going to be expensve to get up to the capacity needed to take over from trucking and you will always have end point trucks to go from rail to store. Lastly, I am an American, I served my country for 23 years in the Military. Our country is founded on freedom and the right to choose. I like small economy cars. I am fuel conscious, but also I believe it should be an individuals choice what they drive. If you want a 16 cylinder Bugati Veron have at it, if you can afford it. I hate having people tell me what I can and can't have. We all need to get along, but with respect for one another.

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03-13-2010, 03:36 PM	#35
sidewinder "Gettin Jiggy wit it" View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris " S " Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: boston Posts: 46	There are many points here and no perfect solution. I agree and disagree with many. You have a point about trains, they haul more at less cost using less fuel, but they still have to use refrigeration cars to keep items from spoiling. Trains also have to share common tracks that are few in number and poorly maintained. To effect the repair and replacement of rails to accomodate all these trains would be very costly. I love trains, wish we used more, but that is really going to be expensve to get up to the capacity needed to take over from trucking and you will always have end point trucks to go from rail to store. Lastly, I am an American, I served my country for 23 years in the Military. Our country is founded on freedom and the right to choose. I like small economy cars. I am fuel conscious, but also I believe it should be an individuals choice what they drive. If you want a 16 cylinder Bugati Veron have at it, if you can afford it. I hate having people tell me what I can and can't have. We all need to get along, but with respect for one another.