The Reno spaghetti bowl project is a long and expensive one. In the best of circumstances, it annoys and sometimes enrages motorists. This is normal and expected. So too are mistakes in construction.

Unfortunately a new section of freeway is substandard and must be replaced. Now the question is, "Who will pay?" There are only two sources of money, the "construction company" and the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) representing "The People" and our money.

As expected, the construction company feels it wasn't their fault and blame NDOT for poor oversight and management. You didn't catch us in the beginning so it is your fault mentality. NDOT admits it bears some of the responsibility and cost but wants the construction company to pay most of the bill.

The answer to this problem is simple. Our governor will decide NDOT must pay all or most of the costs.

The facts or the truth are not needed to make such a decision because it is always based on politics. The amount of financial support the governor receives from businesses such as construction companies and casinos always tips the scale. Deciding this way protects his political butt.

The taxpayer should kick the governor's butt but he knows that won't happen. It didn't happen before, why now?

Why does the taxpayer always have to pay? Where is our rage?