Bostonist: "Hummer Tax": Liberal Fantasy to Become Mass. Reality?

Iceman2000

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:26:49 -0500

"But it's also a satisfying way to punish people that environmental types have long found annoying: SUV drivers. So, would you like a side of moralizing along with your highway bailout?" No, I would not. Nor was I aware that such an action was an appropriate way for a government to act. Who gets to decide which targeted group of people are next to be punished? Oh that's right, our freaking crooked MA legislature. Fantastic. Our Founding Fathers would not approve, and neither do I.

Iceman2000

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:23:09 -0500

SUV drivers already pay more in gasoline taxes since they have to purchase more fuel. This proposed tax doesn't have anything to do with what's "right" or "fair" they are simply a money-grab.

Kerry Skemp

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:47:37 -0500

that'd be one way to offset the hummer incentive created by tracking mileage instead of taxing gas.