The Unseen Consequences of the Interstate Highway System

Tags: U.S. History

02/01/2022 Jacob G. Hornberger

Today, it’s easy for socialists to point to the Interstate Highway System and exclaim, “Look at what we socialists did to facilitate transportation.” They’re careful to always ignore the unseen downside.

Original Article: “The Unseen Consequences of the Interstate Highway System“

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