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The freight we're talking about is subsidized. Who do you think has kept them going? It is not fair to the truckers or the taxpayers. I suggest that if the Eureka extension had been put off until the First World War it never would have been built. And I believe it came close to being abandoned during the Depression. We would not have to fret over the freight vs. passenger issue.

I see you have had your head stuck in the sand for these discussions. Every mode of transportation is subsidized. From money for standards, to inspections, to help with projects. The truckers use the roads, highways etc with very little cost compaired to what is needed to construct and maintain the infanstructure. It does not seem to matter to you the savings in fuel and pollution that freight is bringing. It does not seem to matter to you the savings in grain that NWP is able to do to grow the food YOU eat. It does not seem to matter to you the pollution reduction means a reduction of health care costs.