OT: Open source voting machines and other gizmos (was Re: Comcast and SORBS)

[jack at coats.org (Jack Coats)]

Pay as you go does seem to be working (at least where I live, not in MA).  
Check out the toll roads :( ... I hate them, but it is one of the few ways
the politicians can raise effective taxes without having the political
stigma of 'raising taxes' attached to their hide.

Most airports are paid for by 'use fees' and rent paid by the airlines
and vendors on the airports.  But the 'bonds' that are backed by those
fees are usually also supported by a regional tax base.  At least that
is how the big airports around here are working.  But the same goes for
the local port authority.

I like the idea of a national mass transit, but until the economics get 
worked out, it is unlikely to happen.
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From: Al <alfred_j_wheeler at verizon.net>
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Sent: Tue, 23 Nov 2004 16:35:56 -0500
Subject: Re: OT: Open source voting machines and other gizmos (was Re: 
Comcast and SORBS)

> <SNIP/>
> 
> >
> > I don't think "pay as you go" would work particularly well for things 
> > like road systems, airports, water and electrical delivery. Otherwise, 
> > might as well each carve out a cabin up in the hills and hunt our own 
> > damned food. That, or we can pump quarters into the meter.
> 
> <SNIP/>
> 
> We maybe could create a totally national mass transit paid for by 
> taxes. No more individuals vehicles except off road for police,
>  farmers, and national park service employees for example. Board any 
> transit (bus, train, plane) with a National ID card; no ID no ride. 
> It's a thought...
> 
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