Would u support a tunnel, in the Bering Strait, between Russia and the United States...A good idea?

Question

VLADIMIR PUTIN, the Russian president, is to raise plans for a tunnel to link his country with America when he meets his US counterpart, George W Bush, next Sunday.

The 64-mile tunnel would run under the Bering Strait between Chukotka, in the Russian far east, and Alaska; the cost is estimated at £33 billion.

Roman Abramovich, the owner of Chelsea football club and governor of Chukotka, has invested £80m in the world’s largest drill but has denied that it is linked with the development.

Proposals for such a tunnel were approved by Tsar Nicholas II in the early 20th century but were abandoned during the Soviet era. If finally built, the tunnel would allow rail connections between London and New York.

A Kremlin spokesman confirmed last week that Putin seeks to build “a real bridge” between Russia and America when he meets Bush at the Black Sea resort of Sochi.

Answer 1

no what realy would there be a point for it now when we got airlines  and I think shipping freight would be cheaper and easier too.

Answer 2

This smacks of political commentary with an added dollop of provincial cynicism and yet rings of hope, promise and faith in humanity.

For sentimental reasons only, I'm reminded of 'Live Aid', 'Hands across America' and every other 'Feed the World' campaign dreamt up by lobbyists and the 'Liberal Bleeding Heart' brigade.

The sad reality is that mass immigration, without the 'luxury' of affording a willing and generous Country checks and balances (monitoring who is coming in, without being discriminatory) IS a problem.

The reality is that people, no matter where they are from, lie through their teeth to further their own interests.

The joining of the Continents is a fantastic idea, giving opportunities for all to trade and work with greater ease.

It is, by far, the most ambitious, adventurous and single minded step toward a global harmony but it is inherent with potential flaws and fatal possibilities.

Are we ready?