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I really hope it does go to $7/gallon. Expensive gas means less cars on the road, less pollution, more people biking/walking. Anything that is better for the environment as well as better for individual health is a good thing in my opinion.
I know a lot of people disagree with me strongly about this, so go ahead - flame away
That makes sense if you live in the city. It would be a real problem for people who live in rural areas or suburbs. There isn't a one size fits all solution.
A major tax increase on truck fuel would also distribute the repair costs to the sector that causes the most wear on the highway.
They already pay separate taxes for fuel, and the rates can be quite high. We do not need an additional tax on trucks. They already pay a myriad of taxes just to be able to bring you the stuff you need and use every day.
I work in the unsustainable area, and unless you want a nuclear power plant literally in your back yard, which I'd be fine with, then I have to drive 30 miles to work. If I lived next to work I'd have to drive 30 miles to the store/anythingelseintheworldineed.
Well then I guess you should ask for a raise so that you can pay for your commute. I don't even live NEAR you so why am I subsidizing the energy costs for your community? If the area needs a nuclear power plant then they should be able to absorb the cost.
I'm going to take the conservative's "**** you, got mine" approach on this one.
They are smarter, and shows. We burn 20-22 million bbl/day. THAT is not smart.
They also live under different conditions in smaller countries.
If you truly live in Dallas, then the differences between there and say Munich should be obvious.
Don't get me wrong. There is room for improvement here. But to think you folks in the Metroplex, and in other places, are going to tolerate government-manipulated $7/gallon gas is a bit of a stretch.
Well then I guess you should ask for a raise so that you can pay for your commute. I don't even live NEAR you so why am I subsidizing the energy costs for your community? If the area needs a nuclear power plant then they should be able to absorb the cost.
I'm going to take the conservative's "**** you, got mine" approach on this one.
You are arguing for an artificial $7/gal gas hike. I'm stating why everyone have home and work right next to eachother and how that is a freedom of choice. I choose to live in civilization and drive to work rather than live close to work and drive to civilization. This currently impacts you nill. My commute is covered. If the gas price goes up that much, it won't be, then you won't have power. (Doesn't matter where you live, most people that work at power plants drive a hefty distance.)
It is NOT a problem, we are discussing those in favor of making it a problem.
Chances are that the price of fuel is going to go up, even without new taxes.
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