The phrase "knee-jerk" is somehow never used in the media to describe, say, opposition to oil drilling or born-alive baby protection. Only with those evil right-wingers.
I would like to say that if they ever come to put a tracker on my car, there will be violence. But such a program will almost certainly be implemented as part of the vehicle inspection process, and they will force your mechanic to do it.
I *do not* like any taxes. However, logically....this is the one that makes the most sense and is the easiest to implement. Odometer was at "x" on the '08 inspection, at 'y' on the '09 inspection, so you're taxed on the difference.
If someone wants to put a GPS on my car, they'll have a hard time leaving it there. I have a hammer.