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Again, *that* one is specifically authorized by the Constitution. You
might
stretch that point for rail and air as well, because the authorization for

building roads is specifically for the purpose of carrying the mail.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

"Post roads", sure. I think you can make a pretty good case for
the others with the "interstate commerce" clause.

You're on. Go ahead and make that case. Listed among the enumerated powers of
Congress, the clause says in full "To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations,
and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes;".

=3FOthers=3F == rail, air, and Eisenhower system (though that was
justified under defense).

Now make the case for that clause authorizing Congress to take tax money from
the citizens of Indiana, Maine, and Hawaii, and use it for building a water
project in Arizona.

Make that case.

No intention to try.

So... I guess there isn't "a pretty good case" for it after all, huh?

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