[Smokin' Joe]

I live in North Dakota---next major town about 120 miles, no matter what major town you are in. If you aren't in a major town, you have to drive to get to one. No mass transit options except Amtrak along the northern part of the state.

We already have a 'mileage based tax', called the fuel tax. The more you drive, the more fuel you use, the more tax you pay. We do not need to monitor the movement of every vehicle to collect that tax.

[spokeshave]

I was hoping a few FReepers would sign up and perhaps put a "spoke in the wheel" of this proposed tax program.

Next thing is the system will be able to monitor and shut down cars "just for the children" or some liberal bulldust.

[Renderofveils]

"We already have a 'mileage based tax', called the fuel tax. The more you drive, the more fuel you use, the more tax you pay. We do not need to monitor the movement of every vehicle to collect that tax."

I can't imagine the state removing the gas tax in favor of this program. I mean, they'd miss out on all that revenue from boating, lawn care, and farm equipment. Maybe they'll just give you a card to swipe at the gas station when filling you car. (And I can see Easley coming up with something like that.)