New Presidential Limousine
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I too think the time is right for a gasoline tax.
This would be mentally shocking and fiscally feasible.
30 miles per gallon
12000 miles
=400 gallons
So a $200 charge. Compared to healthcare going up $1,000 or 2,000 at least, or $5,000 more for tuition.
But people would shriek... though personally 3000 miles is a lot for the summer, let alone the rest of the year at 1000/month.
Although... we can't charge commercial truckers like this. That would.... yeah, sledgehammer for a wall painting's nail.
If it is announced far enough in advance, the trucking industry will have a chance to renegotiate contracts and it will not be a big deal. They are still here after the recent price shock so they will still be here after a 50 cent increase.
Smart guy! The only way the large, dangerous, fuel wasting vehicles are going to be taken off the road is if they are not economical to drive. Own a roofing business, buy a pick up. Want to off road, get 4 wheel drive. Want to cart the kids to soccer practice, get a van. Need to commute 30 miles to work, buy a damn sedan!
Going green doesn't work unless it's mandated from the top down. It simply does no good if wealthy celebrities are buying a Prius. What about the three houses, two other cars, swimming pool and other excesses? Sure you could argue every little bit helps. But the amount of pollution is increasing much faster than the fuel efficiency or recycling rate. The solution involves people at the top legislating high standards across the board. Everyone, not just the rich people who already overuse resources, would become environmental by default. If you mandate grocery stores are no longer allowed to give out plastic bags, people will start bringing their own cloth bags. If there is a steep gas tax on all vehicles that are not fuel efficient, people will start buying fuel efficient cars. People in the neighborhood start recycling when the city provides recycling bins and pickup. You might be turning off the water while you brush your teeth, but the kids next door are taking 45 minute showers. If you don't set boundaries and let people do whatever they want, guess what, they do whatever they want. http://mespace.wordpress.com
The economy managed to chug along when gas was $4/gallon. Why not put a tax on the gas to encourage people to drive less and conserve more? Of course, Bush and Un-indicted co-conspirators will scream bloody murder. Listen to people who think a little beyond their own needs.
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