notbob wrote:

>
> I read a figure in the
> Denver paper that I thought said the money generated by the rafting
> industry in CO was about four BILLION dollars per year. I musta read
> it wrong. Still, screw the gold. Mine the tourists.
>
> nb



That too often turns into screw the tourists.

Isn't that what most countries try to do? Tourism is a gold mine
and the best part is that they go home after leaving the money.
Or build McMansions in the hills that are only used a month every year
at most and taxed obscenely. The major problem is the purveyors of the
services who can no longer find an affordable place to live within 50
miles or more of where their services are required. Trailer parks
spring up wherever land is cheaper, but the mansions don't overlook them
so it's a non-issue.

gloria p