Lew Hodgett wrote:
Hello "Ding Dongs", AKA: Recently elected governors of Ohio (Kasich),
Wisconsin(Walker) and Florida(Scott).

You don't want high speed rail research projects in your states, no
problem.

The money you are rejecting has been committed, so the Feds are simply
redirecting your funds to us here in California.

We'll take it

Maybe there are some more governors who don't want high speed rail in
their states.

If so, mind telling them we like high speed rail here in California?

We'll accept their money.

Wonder how your decisions will play when you stand for reelection?

Welcome To The World Of Big Time Politics "Ding Dongs".


You might want to read the Florida governor's letter rejecting the
Tampa-Orlando rail project. In it he pointed out:

* Cost overruns, as much as $3 billion, would be borne by Florida
* Ridership and revenue have been overestimated for EVERY rail project in
the country since time immemorial. For example, proponents claim ridership
to be over 3 million annually. The Acela train linking Boston to D.C., and
points in between, had 3.2 million passengers in 2010 despite a population
eight times larger than the Tampa-Orlano run.
* There are more worthy projects. For example, enlarging Florida's ports to
be ready for the enhanced Panama Canal shipping.
* If, for any reason, (think too expensive) the project has to be shut down,
Florida would have to return $2.4 billion to the feds.

You can read his letter at:
http://www.flgov.com/2011/02/16/flor...gh-speed-rail/

I'd welcome your comments after you do.