The unity of the nation, it has been often said, is sustained by 'free communication of thought" and easy transportation of people and goods. The ceaseless flow of information throughout the Republic is matched by individual and commercial movement over a vast system of interconnected highways. Together, the uniting forces of our communication and transportation system are dynamic elements in producing what we know as the 'United States!
After decades of crossing the country at a 'comfortable cruising altitude' of 33,000 feet, I've been on a series of driving adventures. The Interstate highways provide a more determinant lens to see this amazing country. I am started by what--and whom-- I've seen. When you're a kid from the inner city and you see a sign for 'wild hogs,' it's startling. There is no end to the adventures one can have along I-35.
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