Do You Think We Have an Info Structura Problem in the United States?

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For the constant cry we hear of the need for more infor structure spending, do you think america's infr structure is? Iilepted a podcast with a robert frank on this. And the lesson, do you want to draw any lessons from that? i see no reason why almost all infra structure can be paid for by users, rather than with general tax revenues. If they can't be up graded with the fees on their own users, then i'm going to be much more sceptical about m ne. Need to upgraded.

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