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3:11 to Yuma Not Leaving the Station!

Wed Feb 24 2010

Picture 1 3:11 to Yuma was a movie first release in the late 1950s and re done two years ago. It is on my list of movies with ethical themes for students to review in Ethics class. But cancel that train! The State Parks Board in Arizona has closed 13 State Parks and will leave nine open, to save money. 

Neal Cavuto had a guest discuss possible privatization of the parks, that apparently was not discussed. Better to close the parks than consider alternatives. This kind of thinking will only slow the economy and any real world solution. 

AZ is one of the states along with CA NV and FL hardest hit with a real estate collapse which has lowered property tax revenue. 

By the way did you know that the Fort Worth Zoo is privately operated?

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  1. Steven Beeler Avatar
    Steven Beeler

    I saw a gentleman on Glenn Beck, probably the same guy as was on Cavuto, who said he had apporached the State of Arizona about running these parks. He claimed he could lower admission and parking costs and still turn a profit. Said he would be willing to enter into a contract where he runs both the more popular parks along with some of the less visited ones. He has previous experience in doing this with other parks in other states. When asked by Beck why the State of Arizona was unwilling to take him up on his offer, he claimed he had been provided no explanation. Why in the world is government so reluctant to give up control? Unbelievable!!!

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  2. Dennis Elam Avatar
    Dennis Elam

    WE can expect to see a lot more of this before things get better. The show trial of toyota continues, how that makes GM any money is beyond me, payback is dear to the UAW

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