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Originally Posted by radioranger
wait till they start charging every body for miles driven , besides the gas tax, GPS in every car, course it's already tracking your phone if they need to . eventually shoe tax, at what point do we change management.
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When I heard about the current President wanting GPS transponders so that we could be taxed per mile I thought "We are already being taxed! We buy gas!"
I would really rather they increased the gas [or tire] tax instead of complicating life further and the only time that I speed is down a hill. Something else that would actually reduce my mileage?
Then there is my sister. I visualize her purchasing some shiny new car, taking it on the highway, and having "$130 fine for driving 75 in a 65" spoken by her car and appearing on a display. In theory, tickets could continue (and increase) as the driver continues speeding.
At the same time, how much does the Highway Patrol cost?
At any rate, we are getting closer:
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...55534169,d.aWM
If they taxed our mileage, they would need deductions. Let's say that you drive a Prius all over the country teaching kids to avoid predators. Why should you be taxed the same as someone that drives a huge SUV when a Jetta TDI would suit all of their needs?
Or an electric, old Civic... trying to include everybody.
