Spending the money on pork-projects precludes the possibility of reducing the gas tax.
But you think you know everything. It's an ailment that is not unique to youth, regardless of what your tagline might say.
I admit that wasn't probably the best way to put it. And no, I don't think I know "everything" as some folks do. But there are facts out there that do contradict so many of the "talking points" that are not at all accurate.
Sadly, misinformation is a plague upon our nation.