It is a huge undertaking....here's the thing....let's take our $$ (taxes) and do it.....
I could think of more imporant, urgent issues that need addressing before thowing more money at the thruway! Or a roundabout for that matter.
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
Wasn't the collection of tolls by the NYS Thruway Authority supposed to end years ago? Where are the revenues that are being collected in tolls being spent? I presume that it is being wasted paying for the inefficient and unaccountable burgeoning bureacracy of the Thruway Authority itself? I see no justification for taxpayers to fund enhancements to toll plazas or road construction/repairs to the toll road. The residents of New York State need to let their voices of opposition be heard.
The tolls go to 'create' all those state jobs on the thruway.....although with e-z pass there are no folks in those little 'houses'--you would think the cost would have gone down or disappeared.....it certainly cant be to support the trips to and from NYC....the mayor wants to have a tax imposed if you drive in Manhatten....I wonder what HE thinks of thruway tolls....
I dont commute on the thruway everyday or even 1day a week.....it really doesn't bother me.....but,,,,
if they were to get rid of the tolls for the commuters and travelers.....guess who will pick up that tab,,,,
you betcha....the tax payer.....NYS beauracracy couldn't stand to be without some of the funds....my my my, what, with their friends in high places and all........
How about handing out scratch offs at the toll booths at $1.00 a piece or however many you want at that cost.....New Yorkers like a game and chance...... after all that is how we support and educate our kids...(and support those unions)
We could offer themes---it is track season now, how about "Let's race to Saratoga"--scratch off and see if your horse wins, or, those folks who go to Utica,,,the list is endless
But, then they would have to make a law for----scratching while driving
...you are a product of your environment, your environment is a product of your priorities, your priorities are a product of you......
The replacement of morality and conscience with law produces a deadly paradox.
STOP BEING GOOD DEMOCRATS---STOP BEING GOOD REPUBLICANS--START BEING GOOD AMERICANS
I like the idea of a scratch off, but perhaps video gaming machines (VGMs) would be a better attraction. They could install them in each toll lane. They seem to be a primary source of revenue in New York State in recent times.
Yup...then the dem/libs have to make yet another government program called, 'gamblers annonymous'! Go figure! On one hand they promote, advertise and encourage gambling...after they have gotten you addicted...yup, then it's off to gamblers annonymous you go!! And guess who's footing the bill?
Here's another stupid decision...NYS budgeted the tax money from cigarettes to increase their tax revenue. THEN they get this brainstorm to BAN SMOKING. Then comes the storm of anti smoking ads just months after the implentation of the cigarette tax. I mean, what the heck are they thinking? Or are they?
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
For some reason folks hate to pay taxes(for infrastructure and take care of themselves),,,,but, damn,,,,,everyone likes a scratch off, lotto ticket, quick draw (at just about all the local hang outs),pissing away $$ at the race track, trips to the casinos etc.....money that is not tracked and used for what....
sheeple are dumb......
...you are a product of your environment, your environment is a product of your priorities, your priorities are a product of you......
The replacement of morality and conscience with law produces a deadly paradox.
STOP BEING GOOD DEMOCRATS---STOP BEING GOOD REPUBLICANS--START BEING GOOD AMERICANS
Maybe we should take the lottery money and put it towards the infrastructure instead, and have the money for the schools actually come from the people in each district. That way we don't pay taxes to the state for other school districts. I'm sure that much of the state lottery goes to downstate schools.
I called the Lottery office and had them send me their annual report that showed where the money goes. And you are correct bk, most goes down state.
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
I heard...and don't quote me on this, but I believe it was cancelled due to personal vacations....which is understandable.
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
Do to vacations and various other conflicts form our members, Sam and I have decided to cancel August meeting. Any questions you can call me at 374-0530. The next meeting will be on September 10th at 7PM. We will let you know where. Also the next meeting will have some very important information as to whats is happening. Remember this all takes time, but things will happen for the better of Hamburg St.
Thank You for interest Frank DePalma
...you are a product of your environment, your environment is a product of your priorities, your priorities are a product of you......
The replacement of morality and conscience with law produces a deadly paradox.
STOP BEING GOOD DEMOCRATS---STOP BEING GOOD REPUBLICANS--START BEING GOOD AMERICANS
Does the town comp plan include sewers and other infrastructure....we need a plan for SOLID FOUNDATIONS.....not just vote getters....the changing of the guard is in progress.....stagnation will kill us....WHERE IS THE VALUE....WHAT IS THE VALUE....WHERE IS OUR POSTERITY......
...you are a product of your environment, your environment is a product of your priorities, your priorities are a product of you......
The replacement of morality and conscience with law produces a deadly paradox.
STOP BEING GOOD DEMOCRATS---STOP BEING GOOD REPUBLICANS--START BEING GOOD AMERICANS
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