12-14-2008, 05:16 PM
Its not only infrastructure in the parks, either. There are many highways, dams, bridges, levees, etc. that were built and we still reap dividends from most of them. Another project that had long term positive effects was the Civilian Conservation Corp.
I agree with BL that times are different now - we don't have 25% unemployment (yet) with no safety nets such as unemployment insurance and food stamps. I think the general concept of pumping money into long lasting infrastructure projects is still a good one that will get money circulating quickly. There is lots of potential for abuse but that doesn't mean we shouldn't proceed. Maybe we will have learned something from the massive war profiteering by Haliburton and the others and actually attempt some oversight this time.
I agree with BL that times are different now - we don't have 25% unemployment (yet) with no safety nets such as unemployment insurance and food stamps. I think the general concept of pumping money into long lasting infrastructure projects is still a good one that will get money circulating quickly. There is lots of potential for abuse but that doesn't mean we shouldn't proceed. Maybe we will have learned something from the massive war profiteering by Haliburton and the others and actually attempt some oversight this time.