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0 pointschrisseaton8y ago0 comments

I'm not defending the cost! Just saying you can't look at it and say 'that's more than the cost of the vehicle' because it's not about the cost of the vehicle.

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aquadrop8y ago

Yes, I understand. That's why I wanted to take a look at components of the long term cost, not just one ride. And I'm really curious what's the cause for the difference.

sitepodmatt8y ago

I think ultimately the system is fcked across the board, private interests and greed combined with legal corruption (lobbying) to get their way and government guided by the people that line their own pockets. Weather it is pre-Obama, Obama or whatever Donald is planning all the pricing is insane compared against <take-your-pick> of any other developed country. None of the justification holds much weight, even "cross-subsidization" I don't see affecting it to this extent unless only 1 in 20+ actually ever pay anything.

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aquadrop8y ago

Yes, I understand. That's why I wanted to take a look at components of the long term cost, not just one ride. And I'm really curious what's the cause for the difference.

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