[garysears]

Sorry. I’m not a member of congress. There is no employer matched retirement program for me. Please don’t extrapolate benefits congress gives themselves to all federal employees.

Also, I would opt out of SS in a second if I could, but that is not possible. A basic google of that idea suggests the opt out window was closed in 1984 and SS is now mandatory for all federal employees.

Final point. I am a federal (military) employee but I am also a taxpayer like everyone else. Sometimes it seems people suggest government employees get a free ride. There are in fact tax benefits to military service if you are willing to pay the personal price (ie. allowances and tax free pay while serving in combat zone, etc..), but miltary retention issues shows that pay and pensions aren’t everything in life.

I guess the threadjacking is complete.

[garysears]

What part of social security am I not paying as a federal government employee? I pay roughly 1/3 of my federal taxes in social security every month. Also, show me any federal employee getting a 6% pay raise every year.

In lean times it seems like government is the good place to be employed. But in good times the compensation upside is limited by that same job security and fixed pay scale. Where were all the gripes about government pay when the stock market was making all time highs and the easy money was flowing?

[garysears]

What part of social security am I not paying as a federal government employee? I pay roughly 1/3 of my federal taxes in social security every month. Also, show me any federal employee getting a 6% pay raise every year.

In lean times it seems like government is the good place to be employed. But in good times the compensation upside is limited by that same job security and fixed pay scale. Where were all the gripes about government pay when the stock market was making all time highs and the easy money was flowing?

[garysears]

What part of social security am I not paying as a federal government employee? I pay roughly 1/3 of my federal taxes in social security every month. Also, show me any federal employee getting a 6% pay raise every year.

In lean times it seems like government is the good place to be employed. But in good times the compensation upside is limited by that same job security and fixed pay scale. Where were all the gripes about government pay when the stock market was making all time highs and the easy money was flowing?

[garysears]

What part of social security am I not paying as a federal government employee? I pay roughly 1/3 of my federal taxes in social security every month. Also, show me any federal employee getting a 6% pay raise every year.

In lean times it seems like government is the good place to be employed. But in good times the compensation upside is limited by that same job security and fixed pay scale. Where were all the gripes about government pay when the stock market was making all time highs and the easy money was flowing?

[garysears]

What part of social security am I not paying as a federal government employee? I pay roughly 1/3 of my federal taxes in social security every month. Also, show me any federal employee getting a 6% pay raise every year.

In lean times it seems like government is the good place to be employed. But in good times the compensation upside is limited by that same job security and fixed pay scale. Where were all the gripes about government pay when the stock market was making all time highs and the easy money was flowing?

[garysears]

“BTW Gary, I’ll be glad to send the boom box assholes to your neighborhood, where you’re far more tolerant of bad behavior.”

I focus my antagonism towards those that deserve it. The shotgun approach has too much collateral damage. I understand the appeal of the island, just not the anger directed towards me personally as I try to get to and from work each day. Who did I ever piss off? That welcome doesn’t make my sympathetic to the plight of the local residents. I bet some people drive a Harley to work just because of this type of neighborly outreach.

The purpose of the tunnel would be to keep the NAS traffic out of sight, but it wouldn’t solve all the other problems you addressed. If the toll kept other undesirables away, reinstituting the toll only postpones the problem. It will be paid off again one day and the open access to the island will continue (as intended by the bridge in the first place).

BTW, what did the residents feel about the bridge when it was first proposed? Did they predict that easier access would result in more access by nonresidents?

Regarding the comment that the infrastructure I use to get to work is paid for by Coronado residents, doesn’t the federal government subsidize Coronado to mitigate the impact of the base traffic?

Not looking to cross swords, just providing a perspective from the other side. I think a tunnel would be awesome, personally, so maybe I wouldn’t mind paying the toll again. It would save about 20 minutes a day since there would be no light to back up traffic. Maybe we can get this in the next stimulus bill since it is for infrastructure. It could be like “The Big Dig” in Boston and be a viable depository for future rounds of stimulus spending.

[garysears]

“BTW Gary, I’ll be glad to send the boom box assholes to your neighborhood, where you’re far more tolerant of bad behavior.”

I focus my antagonism towards those that deserve it. The shotgun approach has too much collateral damage. I understand the appeal of the island, just not the anger directed towards me personally as I try to get to and from work each day. Who did I ever piss off? That welcome doesn’t make my sympathetic to the plight of the local residents. I bet some people drive a Harley to work just because of this type of neighborly outreach.

The purpose of the tunnel would be to keep the NAS traffic out of sight, but it wouldn’t solve all the other problems you addressed. If the toll kept other undesirables away, reinstituting the toll only postpones the problem. It will be paid off again one day and the open access to the island will continue (as intended by the bridge in the first place).

BTW, what did the residents feel about the bridge when it was first proposed? Did they predict that easier access would result in more access by nonresidents?

Regarding the comment that the infrastructure I use to get to work is paid for by Coronado residents, doesn’t the federal government subsidize Coronado to mitigate the impact of the base traffic?

Not looking to cross swords, just providing a perspective from the other side. I think a tunnel would be awesome, personally, so maybe I wouldn’t mind paying the toll again. It would save about 20 minutes a day since there would be no light to back up traffic. Maybe we can get this in the next stimulus bill since it is for infrastructure. It could be like “The Big Dig” in Boston and be a viable depository for future rounds of stimulus spending.

[garysears]

“BTW Gary, I’ll be glad to send the boom box assholes to your neighborhood, where you’re far more tolerant of bad behavior.”

I focus my antagonism towards those that deserve it. The shotgun approach has too much collateral damage. I understand the appeal of the island, just not the anger directed towards me personally as I try to get to and from work each day. Who did I ever piss off? That welcome doesn’t make my sympathetic to the plight of the local residents. I bet some people drive a Harley to work just because of this type of neighborly outreach.

The purpose of the tunnel would be to keep the NAS traffic out of sight, but it wouldn’t solve all the other problems you addressed. If the toll kept other undesirables away, reinstituting the toll only postpones the problem. It will be paid off again one day and the open access to the island will continue (as intended by the bridge in the first place).

BTW, what did the residents feel about the bridge when it was first proposed? Did they predict that easier access would result in more access by nonresidents?

Regarding the comment that the infrastructure I use to get to work is paid for by Coronado residents, doesn’t the federal government subsidize Coronado to mitigate the impact of the base traffic?

Not looking to cross swords, just providing a perspective from the other side. I think a tunnel would be awesome, personally, so maybe I wouldn’t mind paying the toll again. It would save about 20 minutes a day since there would be no light to back up traffic. Maybe we can get this in the next stimulus bill since it is for infrastructure. It could be like “The Big Dig” in Boston and be a viable depository for future rounds of stimulus spending.

[garysears]

“BTW Gary, I’ll be glad to send the boom box assholes to your neighborhood, where you’re far more tolerant of bad behavior.”

I focus my antagonism towards those that deserve it. The shotgun approach has too much collateral damage. I understand the appeal of the island, just not the anger directed towards me personally as I try to get to and from work each day. Who did I ever piss off? That welcome doesn’t make my sympathetic to the plight of the local residents. I bet some people drive a Harley to work just because of this type of neighborly outreach.

The purpose of the tunnel would be to keep the NAS traffic out of sight, but it wouldn’t solve all the other problems you addressed. If the toll kept other undesirables away, reinstituting the toll only postpones the problem. It will be paid off again one day and the open access to the island will continue (as intended by the bridge in the first place).

BTW, what did the residents feel about the bridge when it was first proposed? Did they predict that easier access would result in more access by nonresidents?

Regarding the comment that the infrastructure I use to get to work is paid for by Coronado residents, doesn’t the federal government subsidize Coronado to mitigate the impact of the base traffic?

Not looking to cross swords, just providing a perspective from the other side. I think a tunnel would be awesome, personally, so maybe I wouldn’t mind paying the toll again. It would save about 20 minutes a day since there would be no light to back up traffic. Maybe we can get this in the next stimulus bill since it is for infrastructure. It could be like “The Big Dig” in Boston and be a viable depository for future rounds of stimulus spending.

[garysears]

“BTW Gary, I’ll be glad to send the boom box assholes to your neighborhood, where you’re far more tolerant of bad behavior.”

I focus my antagonism towards those that deserve it. The shotgun approach has too much collateral damage. I understand the appeal of the island, just not the anger directed towards me personally as I try to get to and from work each day. Who did I ever piss off? That welcome doesn’t make my sympathetic to the plight of the local residents. I bet some people drive a Harley to work just because of this type of neighborly outreach.

The purpose of the tunnel would be to keep the NAS traffic out of sight, but it wouldn’t solve all the other problems you addressed. If the toll kept other undesirables away, reinstituting the toll only postpones the problem. It will be paid off again one day and the open access to the island will continue (as intended by the bridge in the first place).

BTW, what did the residents feel about the bridge when it was first proposed? Did they predict that easier access would result in more access by nonresidents?

Regarding the comment that the infrastructure I use to get to work is paid for by Coronado residents, doesn’t the federal government subsidize Coronado to mitigate the impact of the base traffic?

Not looking to cross swords, just providing a perspective from the other side. I think a tunnel would be awesome, personally, so maybe I wouldn’t mind paying the toll again. It would save about 20 minutes a day since there would be no light to back up traffic. Maybe we can get this in the next stimulus bill since it is for infrastructure. It could be like “The Big Dig” in Boston and be a viable depository for future rounds of stimulus spending.

[garysears]

I’m not a hater but I’m hated.

I’m part of the daily commuting crowd on Coronado that the tunnel is supposed to eliminate. I guess I don’t understand the attitude that it takes to propose such a project. I seriously can’t see why the public should have to fund a project designed solely to reduce noise and traffic for select owners of Coronado property. I think the project should be paid for completely by dramatically increased Coronado zip code property taxes. Then the residents can enjoy their half of the island in peace. Or is it just me? Ridiculous.

By the way, this sign welcomed me to the island: “We hear the boom we take the box.” How is that for a neighborly greeting (facing the traffic coming off NAS North Island)? I can’t believe the elitist, antagonistic attitude. And that is from the local police department! I can only imagine how bitter the actual residents must be.

[garysears]

I’m not a hater but I’m hated.

I’m part of the daily commuting crowd on Coronado that the tunnel is supposed to eliminate. I guess I don’t understand the attitude that it takes to propose such a project. I seriously can’t see why the public should have to fund a project designed solely to reduce noise and traffic for select owners of Coronado property. I think the project should be paid for completely by dramatically increased Coronado zip code property taxes. Then the residents can enjoy their half of the island in peace. Or is it just me? Ridiculous.

By the way, this sign welcomed me to the island: “We hear the boom we take the box.” How is that for a neighborly greeting (facing the traffic coming off NAS North Island)? I can’t believe the elitist, antagonistic attitude. And that is from the local police department! I can only imagine how bitter the actual residents must be.

[garysears]

I’m not a hater but I’m hated.

I’m part of the daily commuting crowd on Coronado that the tunnel is supposed to eliminate. I guess I don’t understand the attitude that it takes to propose such a project. I seriously can’t see why the public should have to fund a project designed solely to reduce noise and traffic for select owners of Coronado property. I think the project should be paid for completely by dramatically increased Coronado zip code property taxes. Then the residents can enjoy their half of the island in peace. Or is it just me? Ridiculous.

By the way, this sign welcomed me to the island: “We hear the boom we take the box.” How is that for a neighborly greeting (facing the traffic coming off NAS North Island)? I can’t believe the elitist, antagonistic attitude. And that is from the local police department! I can only imagine how bitter the actual residents must be.

[garysears]

I’m not a hater but I’m hated.

I’m part of the daily commuting crowd on Coronado that the tunnel is supposed to eliminate. I guess I don’t understand the attitude that it takes to propose such a project. I seriously can’t see why the public should have to fund a project designed solely to reduce noise and traffic for select owners of Coronado property. I think the project should be paid for completely by dramatically increased Coronado zip code property taxes. Then the residents can enjoy their half of the island in peace. Or is it just me? Ridiculous.

By the way, this sign welcomed me to the island: “We hear the boom we take the box.” How is that for a neighborly greeting (facing the traffic coming off NAS North Island)? I can’t believe the elitist, antagonistic attitude. And that is from the local police department! I can only imagine how bitter the actual residents must be.

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