Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Oklahoma

Jim__

(14,771 posts)

2. The article asks if this is good for the residents of Oklahoma.

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Mon May 2, 2022, 08:34 PM

May 2022

Off the top of my head, I can see a short-term benefit for Oklahomaans in that they don't pay current taxes for these roads - they pay tolls, but that may seem incidental. However, it seems like its disastrous for residents in the long-term as the state is accruing debts that it won't be able to pay. It may actually be more complicated than that; but I do believe that people are often willing to push taxes off through government borrowing and ignore the long-term consequences.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

5 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Should hundreds of Oklahoma families be forced from homes for sake of toll roads? [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin May 2022 OP

Sounds like a problem... 2naSalit May 2022 #1

It sure does... The Unmitigated Gall May 2022 #4

The article asks if this is good for the residents of Oklahoma. Jim__ May 2022 #2

if its going through the poor section of town or multiracial areas . no. if for a commerecial AllaN01Bear May 2022 #3

Of course it is/does. 2naSalit May 2022 #5