BC;
“What’s wrong with better (much better) health care”?
If socialized or government controlled and rationed health care was much better why do those who can afford it come from Canada and Europe to get treatment by our much worse system. If it is much better why does our government ban doctors from treating people on medicare as private patients willing to pay for procedures that medicare won’t fund?
“What is wrong with higher test Scores”?
Test scores have been going down since the government increased its part in education in the ’60′s. In fact they had tanked so bad that the “SAT” was re-normed in the mid 90′s to raise the scores an average of 100 points.
“What wrong with mass transit that works and is convenient”?
Nothing, if those of you who desire to use will pay the full costs of it so it is convenient for you. Since the overwhelming majority of Americans have to pay the full cost on their own to get to and from everywhere why do you think we should have to provide part of your costs also. If you cannot afford the ownership costs of automobiles then ride a bike or walk. If that is inconvenient, then move closer to work or school so that walking or riding will be more convenient. I dare to say the previous because I used a bike as my main source of transportation for well over 30 years. During that time my commute was as much as 20 miles one way. So with all due respect I don’t feel sorry for your shortsighted lack of options and planning.
Finally if what you want is what Europe offers please emigrate too Europe. I for one don’t want a larger Nanny State and will resist it to my death.