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In reply to the discussion: Michigan GOP targets fuel-efficient vehicles for surcharges [View all]Luminous Animal
(27,310 posts)41. Taxes will be raised anyway. Just because cars use less gas doesn't mean that the
roads need less funding. Where do you think the money will come from to maintain current funding levels? And you will still be saving money on gas because you'll be paying less (or none at all) of that portion that is profit.
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The article clearly states that a raise in gas taxes is out of the question so your generator
Luminous Animal
Feb 2013
#39
Taxes will be raised anyway. Just because cars use less gas doesn't mean that the
Luminous Animal
Feb 2013
#41
The problem is that as people switch to cleaner cars the "use tax" becomes ineffective.
NutmegYankee
Feb 2013
#45
I believe that there is a scientist in Oregon that solved the privacy issue...
Luminous Animal
Feb 2013
#46
If the tax is based on gallons used, how can they *not* be paying their 'fare' share?
Ikonoklast
Feb 2013
#8
Are they using the roads less? Personally, I think a tonnage and mileage based tax is
Luminous Animal
Feb 2013
#11
Sorry but my husband works in trucking. In Michigan they lie, cheat and steal all the time
MichiganVote
Feb 2013
#22
Republicans aren't the only ones proposing mileage fees or increased registration fees
Luminous Animal
Feb 2013
#10
Someday these types of vehicles will reach a critical mass, and something like this
tritsofme
Feb 2013
#13
Go ahead shit for brains. Just the type of thing needed for voters to show you the door.
MichiganVote
Feb 2013
#17
More shit for brain voters. Its the one thing we DO have a lot of in Michigan these days.
MichiganVote
Feb 2013
#28
The roads need to be funded by a state 'sales tax' and not just funded by those fortunate enough to
Purveyor
Feb 2013
#26
Michigan has the highest weight limits for trucks in the nation which is ridiculous considering
Purveyor
Feb 2013
#30
Shhh...we're not supposed to tell the truth about that, or anything in Michigan these days.
MichiganVote
Feb 2013
#31
It is indeed crazy around here. If Granholm had pulled some of the shit these repukes are pulling
Purveyor
Feb 2013
#34
A mere 40-45% of the cost of roads, upkeep, and related infrastructure is paid by the user...
Luminous Animal
Feb 2013
#33