California leaders set for high-speed rail groundbreaking Tuesday

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65. Getting high-speed rail done is like finally getting the ACA done

It may not be perfect but it get's the ball rolling. Once it's demonstrated that it can be done and the many jobs and boost to the state's economy that result, other states will get on board — even some red states, like the ones that are reluctantly finally expanding Medicaid and helping their uninsured citizens get healthcare.

Desalination is a good thing also but just like high-speed rail, there are many kinks to work out before it can get rolling — like how do you power the plants efficiently without using fossil fuels that will drive up the cost of the water produced exponentially?

My larger point is both can and should be done.

You just have to start somewhere, but getting to that point through all the obstacles — nimby obstruction, obstruction by those with other pet projects, air travel lobbying, et al — has not been easy as demonstrated by the many anti-HSR posters here.

I'm happy to see the concept of building HSP and beginning to work on our infrastructure is finally getting off the ground.

I say think big picture.