[gidget7]

I will go you one better. It punishes RURAL people, RED COUNTIES. Not just red states. Those who live in large cities will pay nothing. Large cities are where all the liberals are. Regardless of whether the state is blue or red. This would hit hard, for instance, western MA, which is quite rural but governed by Boston. Boston is where all laws originate, and is where the biggest population of liberals live.

That is the case with most states. MA gov proposed this before LaHood did, so MA could be facing these per miles taxes from state and fed. And it is because like the nation, the state is governed by on huge city, with a lot of smaller mini cities going along with their plans. But by and large, Boston runs everything for the rest of the state. MA residents have had taxation without representation for years.

[Kackikat]

You’re right, and I didn’t go into that much detail, but it shows just how the “redistribution” plan works. Now it may take time to implement, but he is counting on the blue state with lots of Dem legislatures to run with the ball and slowly implement. I’m appalled at their BLATANT disregard for people who have long distances to drive. If you live in rural area you understand how “those $4+ gas prices” almost ruined those families, and now this proposal.

example:
If you have a child in football or any sports or FFA or FHA, or any after school or evening activities...then travel distance is double. If home is 20 miles from school, it is then 40, then 80 miles round trip... in ONE DAY. Take even 4 cents pr mile, and it adds up fast. 100 miles is $4, so add that to gas prices and loss of Bush tax cuts next year...what stimulus?? and getting $8 in a paycheck won’t even cover the extra tax on mileage for two days for some.