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hueymahl

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5. Yeah, in theory

Reply to MichMan (Reply #3)

Tue Sep 12, 2023, 02:33 PM

Sep 2023

But they would need to be a lot higher to make a real difference in people's choices. And we as a society would need to commit to driving alternatives. Otherwise, lower income people end up shouldering the burden disproportionately. It is the ultimate regressive tax.

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AJC: Kemp suspends Georgia's fuel tax again, saving drivers at the pump [View all] SYFROYH Sep 2023 OP

Say what you will about him, this is a good move hueymahl Sep 2023 #1

True, but this smacks of political theatre. SYFROYH Sep 2023 #4

*rump will take credit for it Chipper Chat Sep 2023 #2

High gas prices are good for the environment MichMan Sep 2023 #3

Yeah, in theory hueymahl Sep 2023 #5

Higher gasoline and fuel oil prices are bad,... magicarpet Sep 2023 #6