Look here for Judy Meredith's entry on the gas tax hike. I would support a limited increase based on factors other than those which have been put forward. Those factors include encouraging better fuel economy, public transportation, and conservation and discouraging greenhouse gas emissions.
While government is needed to fund the infrastructure that allows our way of life, I think the proposed uses of the gas tax increase are so narrowly focused on the areas in and around Boston that the rest of the state has ...
... little incentive to support the increase.
It would be nice if the commuter rail line to Fall River and New Bedford could be funded from the tax hike but they are low on the list after Mass Pike and others.
The constituent who is quite happy to pay taxes is also probably concerned to get the best service for the lowest cost with their tax dollars. That is something that tends to be lacking in any government program. See this exchange between Senator McCain and President Obama t the Huffington Post (Watch the video!)
Friday, February 27, 2009
Blue Mass Group on gas tax increases
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Deval shows his true colors, yet again. Reform? Not a chance. More taxes? Always the answer. When pricing gas to a high enough level to effect driver habits they will then implement a chip in your inspection tag to calculate mileage and tax you that way. It's in Deval's proposal. Will the money go to infrastructure improvement! Doubtful. How bout the toll now being floated to cross the cape bridges. No need for toll booths they suggest cameras that will record your license plate and send you a bill - very convenient. Is'nt that nice.
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