Geithner leads by example … in coach

For all of the things that I have disliked from Tim Geithner, this stands out as something I feel good about. Instead of wasting another $250,000 on a private plane, Geithner gets that it is all about saving taxpayers money and serving as an example of how to curb government spending. One of the main concerns I have with the way Congress works is the constant use of private planes to fly back to the district at a significant cost to taxpayers. Yes, it is important for constituents to be able to see and talk with the representatives, but when members like Nancy Pelosi take private jets at the cost of $500,000 for a weekend visit, is it really worth it? Even though it may be a little more risky security wise, I think members can actually reach out to common members of their voting base while in coach and really gain a sense of how a typical person thinks about the state of the nation.