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But if they want to drive these things, fine. Just have them pay the full cost for their actions (i.e. environmental costs). A nice big green tax on these monsters would do that.
Don't we already have a luxury tax on certain vehicles on California?
I know that my city charges more for a city sticker (a sticker you have to put in your window to register your car with the city, if you don't have one, you get a ticket) for SUVs and trucks than for regular vehicles, but the difference in sticker price is negligible.
I used to ride a moped around in IL. But I found it ridiculous that a tiny moped has to pay the same amount for license plates as Harley davidson. You think they would make a distinction in order to get people on those high mileage scooters and the like. Govt. intelligence in action.
Not only have we always driven SUVs, they have all been American-made vehicles. (I can already feel the heat....)
I've owned a Jeep Waggoneer, two pickups, a Dodge Ramcharger, three different Suburbans, and a Blazer in the last 30 yrs. None got replaced until they had over 150,000 miles on them AND had major mechanical issues that were not cost-effective to repair. Oh yeah, and I had a Ford Explorer that got totalled twice, that we rebuilt and kept on driving.
We have hauled hunting dogs, building supplies, fencing, soil, sak-rete, patio pavers, trees, plants, boy scout troops, camping gear, scuba gear, moved family members and friends' household goods, big tools and machinery - you name it. Our best one was the Suburban that lasted 12+ years and was retired with 248,000 miles on it. It got 20 MPG on a regular basis.
We also towed a boat, and a trailer full of ATVs. We obviously are do-it-yourself-ers, and like to play as hard as we work. Bottom line - its my money, my lifestyle, and my business. We are so far from living a flashy lifestyle and I have no guilt about the vehicles I've owned. I'm proud that we've kept American automakers in business.
If you are really concerned about conspicuous consumption of our fossil fuels, why not take a long, hard look at the resources our country is wasting in other areas.... there is a LOT of ways to conserve energy and cut costs that aren't being taken seriously by this country.
Not to be off topic or anything but I just watched a DVD this evenng called "Who Killed The Electric Car". Rented it from Blockbuster. Very interesting - and very sad. If any of you get a chance, rent this DVD!!!
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