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Old 12-30-2009, 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by MTI View Post
Yes, there is no comparison . . . except when you truly look at the passenger costs per mile; factor the risks of serious injury or death; compare the actual costs for maintaining the necessary infrastructure for both. There is likely some muss, maybe some fuss.
Nobody ever said that independence was free, did they? Rail service isn't free either. When I get there, what do I do for a car to drive around when I need to? I rent one. Even if I don't need one, I have to give up my independence and get into public transport and might have to share a small area with someone I'd rather not be next to. It will be a trade off. I happen to think that the car is a much smaller trade off to give me my independence instead of having to rely on someone else.
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