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Don't forget that Amtrak is heavily subsidized by the fed, not too mention that every other passenger rail system in the US is owned by some form of government local, state, or federal. Of course rail would not be here period if it had not been heavily subsidized and influenced via the government.

The only way I support rail is by investing in mag-lev technology. It is the most efficient means for commuter rail today. It's quiet too.

As far as the big companies I hold no harsh feelings for them. They are what got many great things to where they are today. No reason to hate that. Any individual tries to influence things to their best interests as well for the most part. You also most note that most all of these large companies started off small.

In fact the computer you are typing on is made by a large company, the internet, well you had better thank AT&T and Verizon for the lines. It's all big business and we all enjoy it, no reason to hate.

I can tell you this for sure, I have never made a penny nor had my life made better by anyone sitting around ranting about conspiracy theories.

Going back to the big ocean liners, my question again is: How else do you move that much cargo more efficiently? I can guarantee you reap the benefits of their existence in more ways than 1.