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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?

Try reading what I wrote again, this time for comprehension. Slow
down, if needed.

If there's such a good case to make, then go ahead and make it. Or you can
admit you were talking through your hat. Take your pick.

--
Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)

It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.