A Foreign Disaster, A Familiar Excuse While the details remain under investigation, two deadly train accidents in Spain have triggered the usual political response: blame "underfunding" and demand more government money. If that sounds familiar, it's because it's the same excuse used every time a public system fails—whether it's healthcare, infrastructure, education, or transportation. But this isn’t just a Spanish issue. It’s a global blueprint. And it’s being copied right here in America. What Does “Funding” Really Mean? Let’s be clear: “funding” isn’t magic. It’s the allocation of real-world resources—labor, capital, and time. In a functioning economy, funding flows through voluntary exchange, guided by supply, demand, and consumer value. In a market, you pay for what you value. The business…
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