Spend the freaking money!!

Well, the new infrastructure report for 2010 is out and USA gets an overall grade of D.  I personally never liked the idea of getting a D so I never got one.  Furthermore, I believe folks who abuse their machinery are on the same moral level as folks who abuse their pets so obviously I don't approve of the current infrastructure mess.

2009 Grades

Aviation D

Bridges C

Dams D

Drinking Water D-

Energy D+

Hazardous Waste D

Inland Waterways D-

Levees D-

Public Parks and Recreation C-

Rail C-

Roads D-

Schools D

Solid Waste C+

Transit D

Wastewater D-

America's Infrastructure GPA: D

Estimated 5 Year Investment Need: $2.2 Trillion

In an August 30 post, I made the argument that a $1 TRILLION per year stimulation package is the sort of thing necessary to get the economy moving again.  When folks ask me what I would spend this money on, I reply that according to our Civil Engineers, JUST bringing our infrastructure up to standards would require about 1/2 that money in the next five years.