Turnpikes

I am back in the United States. The French changed to English, kilometers turned into miles, and freeways turned into tollways. As it turns out, the Eastern United States is filled with turnpikes, which are basically toll roads.

In general, I don't find anything wrong with toll roads. I think they are a great way to control congestion and let people who need a fast route have access to one. My problem starts when they are maintained by the state, which makes them a double payment.

If toll roads are privately owned and not paid for by taxpayers, they are fantastic. However, as far as I know, the turnpikes are not private. For me, this is just a way to milk money.

Nadav

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