>:D Wrote:
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> "Money is no object to a steam fan, provided it is
> not their money. The steam fan will not donate to
> a cause, but will wish for others to donate. The
> steam fan is not phased in the least by a
> $1-million price tag for a restoration, precisely
> because he will not be paying for it. To a steam
> fan, government spending is evil. Well except when
> the government spends money on steam trains. Then
> it is A-OK"
>
> Welcome to the Democrat Party!!!

How about providing statistical data showing that railfans who are Democrats are less likely to donate to steam restoration and other rail preservation efforts than railfans who are Independents, Republicans or politically indifferent.

I'm a Democrat who donated $100 to the Duluth & Northeastern #28 restoration, even though I do not live anywhere near Duluth, Minnesota and did not get there this year and may not make it out there next year. I'm also a member of a local rail museum and make regularly contribute above the membership fee when dues are being renewed. Lastly, my girlfriend (also a Democrat) and I have contributed to train station renovation projects in our area.