Sad state of our National Parks-II

Yosemite Sam1 wrote:

wanderingaimlessly wrote:

Yosemite Sam1 wrote:

wanderingaimlessly wrote:
The OP chooses to be partisan, the opening post containing "($22 million for the frivolous July 4 parade)" is an example. There are how many parks? And there is how much money available in a general fund?

I can't change your opinion or how you think. So explain to me how that $22 million for the parade is useful to us RVers when national parks that we use are needing the funds and actually way behind in over due maintenance?

Why does all of the money have to go to YOUR preferred park? The National Mall is also a National Park Property.
Also, as a retired Military Service person, I saw that as a great method to introduce the folks in major cities to what the country does outside their local street sweepers and garbage collectors.

It is all supposed to be a celebration of America, IF you can see beyond your own personal self interest.

Did it achieve the purpose? We’re the others past programs not a Celebration of America?

And why is your being a retired Military Service person, which you kept mentioning in every opportunity, validated or reinforced your argument. This is not about defense, this is about federal run parks relevant to where we do our camping.

Take a look back. I mentioned it once. That you dont like that, is your problem.
Did it make more people aware of what America is, or what it means? I'm sure it did more, largely due to anti Trumpers wanting to make a spectacle of it.
If a couple of kids saw equipment they were not aware of, and decided to research, and maybe even join, then yes, it accomplished it's purpose.
If a few kids learned what it takes to preserve their freedom, then yes, it served its purpose.
If some kids learned something about the outside world because they met some Park Police and were told about working out in the country, Yes it served it's purpose.
If that was over your head, well,,,, thats not my problem.