Not prioritizing the linking of two major cities (SF <-> LA <-> SD - take your pick) is a major mistake. If this project does end up cancelled then we will end up with a "High[sic]-Speed-Rail" that only joins California's interior cities with a ridership level that will never justify the cost.

Where are you getting $400 from?

The ironic thing is it probably will be an (extremely expensive) boon to Merced -> Bakersfield.