Reply #18: Yep, a little more than a buck a fill-up

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And yet, the usual suspects who would shriek at "Higher taxes! ZOMG!" won't blink at paying $50 to fill their tanks. They'll shrug and say "Whaddyagonnado?" Additional gas tax revenue could go to so many things, such as improving regional public transportation systems so you didn't need to drive all the time, everywhere. But living in Upside Down Land, individuals get exercised at the idea of paying an extra $25 to receive $250 in benefit. Big corporations don't hestitate to spend thousands to get their candidates elected, knowing that they'll reap millions in benefits.