Why should there be a high-speed train from NY City to Washington DC?

[MotherHubbard]

Why is there one from Beijing to Kazakstan?

[NATAS]

to spread fascism at higher speeds.

[Aaron]

Because efficient, cheap transportation would be beneficial to everyone.

[wyomugs]

If there is an ECONOMIC demand for it, should be the ONLY reason for its existence.

As for Beijing/Kazakstan, you'll have to ask THEM!


“I support the two party system… one on Friday night, and one on Saturday night.” -- HeeHaw

Republican since before she was born… and PROUD of it.

[Don'tFeartheReaper]

What are trains really really good for? http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6157/6222848413_5832cfcfe5_z.jpg

Better tracks mean faster and more armaments get shipped where needed. Which means you need fewer to control larger areas. Let alone the support needed is simplified.

[sombody]

Because it would be fun but the republicans pretend things cost to much,

[noname]

high speed rail is good

[david]

Alleviate freeway congestion, save fuel, cut down on the loss of life in accidents, cut down on pollution,
and about a dozen other things Cons don't give a rats ash about.

You ever drive in China? Taking the train can save your life.

[obedientrottweiler]

i don't think its required.

[durangojoe]

More than that why should we pay for a high speed train from NY to DC?
As for one from Beijing to Kazakhstan You would need to ask the Chinese.