Yet another guest editorial pointing out the fuzzy math behind the fake rainforest in Coralville.



"It is one thing when an individual or a group of individuals wishes to invest time and money in a cherished dream project. It is something entirely different, however, when such individuals get a U.S. senator to sneak an extra $50 million of federal taxpayer money as a rider on page 441 of an omnibus appropriations bill."



I agree - if the backers are so certain this will be such a money-maker despite our serious doubts, they should provide the funds through private contributions and tell the rest of us where to go. I suppose that's too visionary for them.