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<p>[quote user="Paul Milenkovic"]</p> <p> </p> <blockquote> <div><img src="/TRCCS/Themes/trc/images/icon-quote.gif" /> <strong>schlimm:</strong></div> <div> <p> </p> <p>So Paul, what, if any, useful role do you envision for passenger rail in the US?</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <p> </p> </div> </blockquote> <p> </p> <p>The question is not what useful role for passenger rail but what useful role for the passenger rail advocacy community. [/quote]</p> <p>Given the diversity of the passenger rail advocacy community, it is unlikely to speak with one voice.  My views differ from many if not most of the people who post to Trains forums or who belong to NARP and TXARP.  But I carry my advocacy beyond these forums.  </p> <p>Every six months, at minimum, I share my views, which are reasonably well know to the folks who follow my posts, with my Washington and Austin representatives.  Sometimes it is a letter, sometimes it is a phone call, sometimes it is participating in a meet and greet.  In any case, I let them know what I think about passenger rail.  </p> <p>Groups are likely to have more influence than an individual, but if individuals go about it the right way, they can make an impact.  It takes time and effort, but it can be done.  Over the years I have been successful in getting two laws (not rail related) in Texas changed.  It was an exhausting battle, and it led me to understand why so many people are cynical about the political process, but it can be done. </p> <p>One thing is sure.  Just posting to forums without following it up with the decision makes may be a great exercise in rhetoric, but it will sway no votes. </p>
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