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	Would you support a pay as you drive tax? This question refers to: http://www.3aw.com.au/.../20090813-eiqb.html By keithold thanks all baggers Asked Aug 12 2009 5:35PM	10 Pts Rate Question

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by hanky on Aug 12, 2009 at 5:45 pm Permalink

they already do, its the state and federal tax on all the gasoline

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keithold thanks all baggers Aug, 12 2009 at 06:29 PM

Thanks Hanky. +6

BOOZE HOUND... nothing is nonsence Aug, 12 2009 at 06:30 PM

well said hanky

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by PigVomit on Aug 12, 2009 at 5:42 pm Permalink

yes and no

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keithold thanks all baggers Aug, 12 2009 at 06:28 PM

Thanks PV.

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by 63strole on Aug 12, 2009 at 5:42 pm Permalink

We already do with the gas tax!

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keithold thanks all baggers Aug, 12 2009 at 05:43 PM

Good point 63strole.

63strole Aug, 12 2009 at 05:45 PM

Thanks

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by BOOZE HOUND... nothing is nonsence on Aug 12, 2009 at 5:44 pm Permalink

no because drivers get taxed to much all ready

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keithold thanks all baggers Aug, 12 2009 at 06:28 PM

Thanks Booze Hound. +6

BOOZE HOUND... nothing is nonsence Aug, 12 2009 at 06:29 PM

your welcome

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by bolwerk on Aug 12, 2009 at 5:40 pm Permalink

It makes a lot of sense, really, especially in congested urban areas. The costs of driving are largely hidden in subsidies and transfer payments. Congestion is bad for the health of the people who are exposed to it, even non-drivers.

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