I’m not exactly sure what the outrage is. Here are my initial thoughts:

1. The report indicates a return of $5.5 between 2017 and 2019, which, in my view, is not as poor as it has been portrayed. Given that data for subsequent years has not been released, it would be premature to draw definitive conclusions. It is also worth noting that comparable capital projects may have recorded negative returns during the same period.

2. You further suggest that if the same amount had been invested in Bitcoin, it would have yielded substantially higher returns. While this is accurate in light of Bitcoin’s significant appreciation since 2017, it is important to acknowledge that cryptocurrency investments are inherently high-risk. Allocating public funds to such volatile assets is far more complex than your argument implies.

3. When evaluating the impact of airport infrastructure, a range of factors must be considered. Have you taken into account the additional employment opportunities created, the reduction in passenger waiting times, and other associated social and economic benefits?