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The drop in driving caused by high fuel prices is kicking in the law of unintended consequences.

This time - with depleted fuel taxes, which fund Federally funded state highway projects.

Guess what that means?

Less mass transit funding, or higher taxes, or both.

My guess: Both.

The alternative is pulling funding on approved projects, which means a bounce in unemployment, a drop in support from transportation vendors and a local populace suddenly cranky with their incumbent.

This talk from TED offers some interesting insights into government, politics and related issues as they relate to the one billion poorest people on the planet.

Most interestingly is the discussion of the checks and balances lacking in the places where they live.