Todd Cline wrote:Who can afford $3000.00/per person for a rail trip? I know who can, you do as well. Still don't have a clue? Look at your recent bank/utility/mortgage bills. Yes, Big money rides the rails today. Us "peons" are left out in the cold.
Again, don't get pissed off because YOU can't afford it. $1800 to $3000 isn't $10,000 to $30,000 per person. If something like this interests you, then you save for it. There are plenty of people who can, who were just smart with their money. Its called 'living within their means'. I'm as guilty as the next person for NOT doing that in my younger days, and I'm slowly paying it off. Doesn't mean I want wealth redistribution, etc. This is America, you make who you are, and you aren't judged by your bloodline.
Would I love to own my own passenger car, and go across country on a whim? Sure I would. But, I can't afford that. That doesn't mean I get poopy at people who can.
You'd be surprised at who owns passenger cars. Doesn't necessarily mean CEO's and 'fat cats'. Its really no different than owning a big boat, luxury car, summer home, etc. Its all in how you choose to spend your money.
As far as the side argument, that started because with this excursion, you are getting to see how much it would cost to travel, if your trip wasn't being subsidized by John and Joan Q Taxpayer. Probably a bit 'high', but you see that it does takes a lot of money to 'move' someone.