I do not know how much attention this story has received national, but there was a tragedy that took place in Boston's Big Dig on July 10. One of the panels of the ceiling, hanging in the galleries of the largest construction project in the world, the "Big Dig", fell and crushed a car killing a woman inside. The panels are 20 'x 20 "and the reports have said that wherever they weigh 12.3 tonnes.
This is a huge story here in Massachusetts where I live, it should be. Politicians are once again using this to their advantage to make themselves look better or look the other worst part. Everyone in this country is the victim, it is all tax money, even if the woman died and her new husband are direct victims.
The bill for the project is approximately 14 billion U.S. dollars at this point. I do not know how much of that money is federal, but it is certainly in the billions. Since it opened, there were leaks in the tunnels and now this debacle.
What this project is an example of how little our government is run only on a smaller scale. It is no secret here in Massachusetts, how much money was wasted on this project. Governor Romney was to create a group responsible for the prosecution of businesses that have been overpaid and trying to collect money must never received. The history of our government, which is evident when you look at the 8 + billion dollar deficit and spend whatever you want and have no control and then try to correct later. Here's how things get so out of control. If things were done correctly, the project would cost a couple million less, should not pay people to retrieve the other pair billion, and the work would probably do well.
But we're back to reality. A woman was killed. The number of ceiling tiles is increasing problems with the inspections continue. The last count I heard was over 200 tiles that are coming loose. Governor Romney had to submit emergency legislation to take control of the decision on when the tunnel in question will be safe to reopen because the president of the MA Turnpike Authority, amaretto Matt was saying that it is safe and clearly is not.
This particular story is very annoying for me because I'm always question our government and trying to open people's eyes is incompetent for how our government is from top to bottom. I continue to make as strong a case as I can for people to begin since they need to pay greater attention to those who vote in elections. We can not allow politicians to spend, spend, spend our money without consequences. It still bothers me that our federal government contracts with China to build some of our most important weapons to protect our country. Yes, China, a communist country, is responsible for building some of the weapons we use to protect the country in time of war.
So I ask you, please do not see this recent incident in Massachusetts as a mere accident. And 'more. And 'the proof that the people who run our country are virtually incompetent. Make poor decision after poor decision and citizens of the country are those who suffer. Use this as motivation to make better selections in the coming elections. If you have not voted in previous elections, because you felt you had a candidate deserves your vote I would say you're right. There was not a candidate worthy of your vote. But, you must make a statement during the upcoming elections. Cast a write in vote. If you do not know who to vote for write my name down. I know I can do a better job.
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