Ira Stoll on Privatizing Amtrak

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The fatal Amtrak crash earlier this month is generating renewed discussion about the right way to run a railroad. Some say the solution is mandatory seat belts for train passengers. Others want more government spending on "infrastructure." Ira Stoll has a better idea: Let's start talking about privatizing Amtrak.