But then, now that we're actually talking about what's wrong and what it might take to fix the problem the discussion will not continue. It's much more fun to whine about stuff you think you understand but don't, than it is to actually get your hands around a problem and decide on a solution. There is a large number of people here who enjoy engaging in the former, but not the latter.

Yep, pretty boring when solutions get discussed, and the whining has to stop. But I'm sure you guys will find another gubmint problem you don't understand, and therefore a new excuse to bash gubmint.

Privatize everything not prevented by the constitution.

I dunno about that. Privatization does not seem to serve anyone's interest but that company's. Do you really think they will put the welfare of the public ahead of profitability?

Fat chance.

Where there is competition there are happy customers.