Potholes, Manholes, and Bridge Collapses, Oh My!

With the bridge collapse in Minnesota, it has become apparent that we have a problem that is only going to get work. Our nation's infrastructure is poorly maintained and is becoming outdated.

One proposal to improve our roads and bridges was to have a 5-cent gasoline tax. President Bush, who prefers deficit spending to new taxes, suggested that Congress first needs to change its priorities when spending highway money.

Thanks to President Bush, I changed my registration from Republican to Democrat. But I am perfectly happy with his suggestion. We should definitely change our priorities in spending our money:

Stop wasting our money and get the h&!l out of Iraq!