Well, you're right. I don't know of a mass transit system that makes money. And, I think the folks driving can be grateful they are there.

They certainly are a bargain. Makes it all the smarter to use.

I don't know a public university that makes money. I don't know a tobacco subsidy I don't resent. I know I paid for Laura Bush's and Jenna's trip overseas and I don't know that they can do anything for the money but embarrass me. The husband and father, too.

I know that if there's the "Big One" in California taxpayers will bail 'em out, even though everyone knows it's just a matter of time. (Paying for Californians would really be an irritant. As if there aren't enough of 'em.)

Two of the freedoms experienced in the US is where we live and where we work. Wouldn't a reasonable person try to match those to a degree they are willing to accept?

I know when I built my house I looked at a map, found an area which seemed to be centrally located and have good schools, etc. Did, found the lot, and built. And now I can ride a bike for 95% of my personal travel. (It helps that it turns out I enjoy riding the bike. Have the same sensation of freedom I experienced when I flew.)

And, mass transit is subsidized, as is NASA, the Department of Agriculture, Laura Bush's vacations, Dick Cheney's concealing information, and as California will be some day.

Arf