Reply #1: How About A Rebuild Public Transportation System...

[KharmaTrain]

The answer is multifold when it comes to energy...different sources for different uses. I've long felt that devoting money and resources to a "Manhattan project" of energy independence could create millions of new jobs and rejuvenate the American economy and spirit. I for one will dance (and I don't do that often) the day I buy my last tank of gas.

That said, a century ago, this country has a far better transportation infrastructure. You could get from any small town to a large city and most of the major cities had public transit systems that kept expanding with the population. For the past 60 years we've lived in an auto-centric world where a car is considered a right...and many areas are solely dependent on cars to do the most simplest chores. In my suburbs, the closest supermarket is 3 miles away. I'd love to be able to find alternatives...light rail and electric busses that would get many cars off the road.

The world is changing...computers have let more people work from at home, travel less using teleconferencing and even eliminates many shopping trips. It's encouraging through tax breaks and government subsidies using alternative fuels and modes of transportation, power and power. Sadly, for over 35 years I've seen many great ideas get stomped by those who make too much money with the status quo...and I don't see anyone ready to really change. Might have to take $10 a gallon gas or massive shortages...

Cheers...