To Mietla and Gunslinger, yes, you are right. Point conceded that the source of the money is different. I was thinking in principle only, but your point is well-taken.
To Funked, Yes, I think it is quite possible for people to build water plants without socialism. I think it probably makes more economic sense for the government to do it, however. And that is probably why we would find the overwhelming majority of water treatment plants are publicly-owned and operated. You misunderstand, I do not blame Laz for this situation at all.
I do think it is interesting that a person who participates in and benefits from socialism would rail so loudly against it though. Hearing him denigrate socialists as commies, idiots or women you might think he was a self-made capitalist, rather than a public servant who collects his salary and benefits at the expense of the taxpayers.
The other evils of Socialism notwithstanding-- if they are efficient and well-run, public utilities are an example of socialism that just makes sense. Laz himself has proved the point when he successfully competed against several privatization proposals, IIRC. I consider him to be a knowledgeable and first-rate water treatment plant manager.
Now, what about the Ford Ranchero vs Chevy El Camino?