Disco Inferno

Saw this item recently in the local news. Apparently my hometown is planning on installing color changing lights in various underpasses, in an effort to spruce 'em up or beautify the expressway or... something.

Jesus wept.

Maybe these lights are meant to entertain the homeless folks living under the bridges? Or to delight commuters stuck in bumper to bumper traffic during their morning and evening commutes? Or perhaps the city fathers want are planning to repurpose our underpasses and hold raves there?

I'm far from what you could describe as civic minded, but even I can think of a thousand better ways to spend our tax money. We currently have potholes the size (and depth!) of bathtubs here, but sure, disco underpasses are a priority.