[tx_eggman]

I say increase the tax on gas by $1.00 per gallon and use all funds to decrease income taxes (unless the fair-tax is passed). Conservation is best driven by economics

Words fail me

[nascarnation]

Just as a marginal cut in social security payments NOW would fix that system long term, a marginal cut in oil consumption would greatly improve our strategic position.

There's no silver bullet here, but we need to work on nukes, soydiesel, ethanol, and hydrogen. There's a lot of rich agricultural land in Indiana that isn't being planted based on my daily observation, I assume that's true many other places.

[ThinkDifferent]

Words fail me

I basically agree with raising the gas tax and cutting other taxes to compensate. I wouldn't support immediately raising it by $1/gallon, but something like 10 cents each year for the next 10 years would be workable. Taxes of some form are a necessary evil, and gas taxes have the virtue of correcting negative externalities.

[GeorgefromGeorgia]

If gas taxes were increased, wouldn't you be less likely to drive more, or buy a vehicle that uses less fuel? Remember, I'm calling for a revenue neutral solution with a corresponding cut in income taxes.

[pepperdog]

Me too, my mind is boggled!