Rabble-rousing: Gas taxes and other government interventions

[kenllama]

We've been hearing a lot about gas prices lately, including John McCain and Hilary Clinton's advocacy of a temporary repeal of the gas tax. I want to propose an alternative to that measure, and I'm not sure how to inject the idea into the broader public discourse. (I did just write to my Rep and Senators, as well as Obama, McCain, and Clinton, but

Comments

[suddenlynaked]

I think that's a great idea! I don't know if it's happening in OH or not, but out here in WA, the Public Untility District will pay for half of your insulation bill up to $1800! We're getting our sub-floor insulated (as well as possum poop free vapor barrier)

I *love* Amy's tune "Exactly" on a several levels...

[blue_sky_48220]

The talk about lowering (or eliminating) the gas tax is, in my not-so-humble opinion, basically a bribe an incentive that politicians are offering the American voters in exchange for their votes. It does not come from a desire to stimulate the economy or to cause any kind of real change whatsoever; it's supposed to get people to the polls in November (or, in Clinton's case, even sooner) who will say, "I like this candidate because s/he cares about my difficult in paying for gas."

That being said, I think your idea is an excellent one. I don't know if the Federal Government is going to get on board, though.

[kenllama]

I like this idea. Yes. Thanks =)

[gothicsquish]

i totally think its a better idea than a tax cut. I really don't get the tax cut... its just the government and our roads that will be suffering more on behalf of major cooperations. gar.

[starrthinks]

I think this sounds like a great plan. I agree that making fuel more affordable right now for people isn't the solution. In fact, I suspect people would just gas up and drive more... for awhile. I like the idea of us putting money into things that can have an impact.