I remember watching a Daily Show episode a while ago that quite intrigued me. The guest was one Ray Lahood, the Secretary of Transportation. And as you might imagine, he and John Stewart were discussing the Future of Transportation in the U.S. Usually, I have no idea who the guests on Coldbert and Stewart are, and I just tune in for the yucks. However, this conversation struck a chord with me for some reason. The first point he makes is that they are currently rebuilding America's infrastructure, using a total of 48 Billion Dollars, and are giving many people who were previously unemployed jobs rebuilding America. And I think thats pretty awesome. The next thing they talk about is how the Dept of Transportation is working on building high speed rails in America, which is also pretty cool. Starting with the Midwest no less! Anyway I think the most important point made during the clip is that while many people fear terrorism and whatnot, thers no huge reason to be. As John Stewart says, he asked someone after 9/11 how to stay safe and they said, "Stop smoking and wear a seatbelt." And thats true, you've gotta watch your own back
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