Debate Response

Not being one entirely educated on the viaduct controversy, I hardly know where to begin. I felt as though the in-class debate was extremly helpful in clearly explaining the opposing arguments of the issue. When it came to the vote however, I sided with James in favor of building the viaduct. This was mostly because of its opportunity to create more jobs. In doing so, people will be able to not only survive with rising costs of food, rent, etc but will also have the funds to put back into the economy. By creating more jobs, we are building better lives.
What concerns me however, is where the funds are coming from exactly. In order to more people that this is a good idea, I think that there needs to be a clear budget presented to the public. Is the money for the viaduct being taken from the public schools closing? I doubt that they are, but it is always important to be re-assured.