I guess I'm a common shmuck. What is the public good, and specifically why is it a public good that is so difficult for the free market to provide that the government needs to run and subsidize it?
Accurate, scientific information to make informed decisions that can affect your safety and well-being. If you have to drive over a bridge or close to a body of water every day but you know there is a high chance of flooding tomorrow would you still travel to the same high risk area?
What do you think is the role of government? To improve the lives of its citizens should be up there, do you agree?
Are you honestly interested in discussion or are you more interested in pushing a particular narrative?
The NWS worked perfectly and they were warned in time.
A private service will provide a profitable service, which will be cut-down, nickel-and-dimed, and generally enshitified for profitability,
Financially, the relatively small cost of these public services makes a negligible contribution to taxes while providing huge national benefits.
... in providing a weather forecast?