"David H" wrote in message
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[...] The downsides of privatizing seem crystal
clear though. Yet Bush is intent on ramming it down the nation's throat.
WHY?

Same reason he does anything. Because he has friends who will profit from
the change.

That said, Gore was pretty clear in his interview with AOPA that he felt
privatization of ATC was a good thing too. I can't say that Bush is unique
in his desire to undermine the safety of general aviation in the US.

Pete