Comments on: National Parks Get $750 Million

By: Bruce

Bruce — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:18:41 +0000

I would love to actually see how much of that 750 million actually makes it into working being done. Say 750 million actually makes it to pay the people in those 40,000 jobs that would only be 18,000 roughly per job, who will work for that? and even if someone did, where would the rest of the money be for actual supplies needed to work? Unless people are getting paid to watch trees grow or make sure dirty stays in place which would certainly be what I would expect from the American government.

By: maria

maria — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:29:15 +0000

This is so great for the parks, finally some help for what we have destroyed!

By: Gennaro

Gennaro — Wed, 06 May 2009 02:37:09 +0000

@Kristi

Good point about smaller park in urban areas. Thinking it would get there too eventually as the mind set changes.

By: Kikolani

Kikolani — Tue, 05 May 2009 00:47:15 +0000

That’s good news for environmental conservation. I wonder if that can trickle down eventually to some of the smaller city parks as well, as those are a value to the community and in most areas, are in desperate need of some help.

~ Kristi

By: Gennaro

Gennaro — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:10:33 +0000

@Michael

Certainly the most important thing is that funds go directly to helping people or the environment (in this case). There plenty of organization that do this well. Other that don’t. It’s a matter of finding the right ones.

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:09:02 +0000

I travel extensively and help communities wherever I go through my own hard work and sometimes thru donations to families and/or schools directly.
I do not care for “organizations” which spend most of the money just being “organized” while little actually filters down to do some help!
I suggest all americans should travel abroad to see how the rest of the world lives and help by going somewhere and doing something/anything by YOURSELF. Then come back to the USA and go out and make a contribution to make our country better too. It will open your eyes!

By: Gennaro

Gennaro — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:58:59 +0000

@Andrew

That’s true. Lots of public money is spend in a lot less deserving areas.

@Nomadic Matt

I’m with you, Matt.

By: Nomadic Matt

Nomadic Matt — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:55:08 +0000

it’s about time our parks get some love

By: Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:45:06 +0000

Gennaro,

In that case, the money allocated to the parks sounds like a very worthwhile investment – a lot more so than some of the other things which they seem to be spending public money on these days.

By: Gennaro

Gennaro — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:17:24 +0000

@Nadia

As a over of history, I always enjoy the Indepedence Hall area too.

@Michael

Interesting take on it. I haven’t seen a breakdown of the budget, but have read through the work to be done. It’s worthy work, we’ll see how it plays out.

By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:57:47 +0000

By: Nadia-Happy Lotus

Nadia-Happy Lotus — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:14:31 +0000

This is awesome news. As someone who lives in Philadelphia, the Independence Mall area could use a face lift. I am happy to hear about this development. Thanks, Gennaro!

By: Gennaro

Gennaro — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:06:59 +0000

@Sire

There is a lot of work to be done improving the usage of taxes.

@Andrew

The parks are in need of maintenance. There is a backlog of labor that equals $9 billion. I know, a huge number. It’s a cause that is getting some traction over the past year or so.

@J.D. Meier

That’s an interesting point. One of the issue that people have with government spending is the lack of accountability. Not to mention un-balanced budgets. Reports are submitted for the projects. Not sure if heads rolls based on the results though.

By: J.D. Meier

J.D. Meier — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:57:28 +0000

When it’s amazing numbers like that, I wonder how they figure out and divide the budget. That’s really non-trivial. I also wonder how they setup their tests for success and accountability, but that’s my PM side talking.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:35:58 +0000

Gennaro,

Not being familiar with the state of national parks in your country, I am in no position to make any form of informed assessment as to whether or not the planned projects represent a sound investment and the most productive use of your country’s public funds.

That said, there are much worse ways to spend money, and the preservation of nature and wildlife is certainly a more than worthwhile cause

By: Sire

Sire — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:42:51 +0000

The problem is that politician running the country is that they know they have good supply of money, our taxes. If it was their money I bet they would be a lot more careful on how they use it.

By: Gennaro

Gennaro — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:31:38 +0000

@Carla

It’s a step in the right direction. Jobs are certainly needed and these are some of the most important nature spots.

@Sire

That makes a lot of sense. Basic upkeep often prevent bigger problems. Unfortunately, politics enters this as with many other issues.

By: Sire

Sire — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:06:07 +0000

It sort of makes you wonder how places of such importance can fall into such disrepair doesn’t it. Perhaps if they were properly maintained the money could have been used elsewhere.

By: Carla

Carla — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:39:48 +0000

If it creates jobs and protects our land, I dont see anything wrong with investing in our natural resources.

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