LaHood (transportation secretary, class of '09) said he firmly opposes raising the federal gasoline tax in the current recession.
"The program that funds the federal share of highway projects is part of a surface transportation law that expires Sept. 30. Last fall, Congress made an emergency infusion of $8 billion to make up for a shortfall between gas tax revenues and the amount of money promised to states for their projects. The gap between money raised by the gas tax and the cost of maintaining the nation's highway system and expanding it to accommodate population growth is forecast to continue to widen. Among the reasons for the gap is a switch to more fuel-efficient cars and a decrease in driving that many transportation experts believe is related to the economic downturn. Electric cars and alternative-fuel vehicles that don't use gasoline are expected to start penetrating the market in greater numbers". http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29298315/ so, theyre not going to raise the gas tax! whew, thank you. instead, theyre going to make up a NEW tax that we will pay in ADDITION to the gas tax we currently pay. yay? my favorite part is, when gouged at the gas pump, the consumer responds by buying fuel efficient cars, cancelling vacations, walking, taking public transportation, staying home, lowering thermostats - stupid crap like that. damn! when did people decide to be so damned responsible? well, how can we gouge them again? if theyre not buying as much gas now, raising the gasoline tax seems kinda dumb. hmmm....omg! a NEW tax! we'll show those eco-friendly, fiscally-wise sons of bitches. NOW, we're gonna tax the mileage you put on your stupid prius. ha! showed you, greenie. pulled one over on us again! --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Thanks for being part of "PoliticalForum" at Google Groups. For options & help see http://groups.google.com/group/PoliticalForum * Visit our other community at http://www.PoliticalForum.com/ * It's active and moderated. Register and vote in our polls. * Read the latest breaking news, and more. -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
