.... callchet ....
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Sat Feb-14-09 04:21 PM
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Tax cut directly for the poor. |
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Get rid of all gasoline taxes. Stop punishing the poor. The poor are the only ones that change their driving habits according to gas prices.
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Sat Feb-14-09 04:23 PM
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1. Are people still driving less because of gas prices? |
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Because they are really low here.
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.... callchet ....
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Sat Feb-14-09 04:31 PM
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3. I know people that are affected by gas prices. |
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If it were free they would still have money problems, but lower gas prices would help them in their daily living. It is one of the taxes that has a direct affect on the poor. A car is an important necessity and luxury to poor people. Why punish them?
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Sat Feb-14-09 04:55 PM
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7. A large portion of the dollar goes to energy...fuel |
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Edited on Sat Feb-14-09 04:57 PM by DearAbby
from the high price of the fuel itself to all the goods sitting in the stores, their prices reflect fuel costs. All the goods sitting in stores, a large portion of their price goes towards oil, for making the product, getting the product on the shelf...on and on..tax the fuel, tax the goods.
Edit: I put this in the wrong place, you're probably wondering...what the hell is she talking about? Sorry, I hope you dont mind.
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Sat Feb-14-09 04:59 PM
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8. Govt should subsidize super fuel efficient cars to poor people. |
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Not hybrids which are still expensive, but true economy cars.
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CLANG
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Sat Feb-14-09 04:27 PM
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2. I've changed my habits and I don't think I'm poor |
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I bought a Prius in 2005 and have cut my gasoline consumption in half. Also, many poor people can't even afford to have a car. I do agree with the sentiment of your post, but I'm not sure the best way to accomplish it. Getting rid of gasoline taxes may not be the best solution, but I thank you for your compassion.
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Sat Feb-14-09 04:34 PM
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4. But why not help the poor. Your change in driving habits probably cost about 20k. |
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and I bet you did it more out of a sense of responsibility than necessity. You had the option to change your habits. Some people don't.
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Sat Feb-14-09 06:38 PM
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Edited on Sat Feb-14-09 06:41 PM by CLANG
I'm just wondering if there might be a more effective way to do it. But, you may very well be right. I'm not an economist.;)
ON EDIT: I see you are no longer with us. I'm not sure what you did, but peace be upon you.
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Sat Feb-14-09 04:43 PM
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5. "All" gas taxes? I am poor and I have no problem with paying gas taxes, particularly state tax |
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here in WI because that's what goes to pay to maintain our highways here. When you drive on WI roads they look like they are maintained. I don't feel like I am punished at all by paying gasoline taxes.
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Sat Feb-14-09 04:43 PM
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6. I am not poor (yet) and I have changed my driving habits |
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Granted the poor are hardest hit by sales taxes and I don't think they should be used.
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Sat Feb-14-09 05:09 PM
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Sat Feb-14-09 07:34 PM
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11. Your proof that only the poor change their driving habits |
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according to gas prices is What?. I have cut my driving by 25 percent. I am not poor. What proof can you offer that only the poor change their driving habits according to gas prices.
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Sat Feb-14-09 07:35 PM
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12. Don't bother. It's an irrational poster. |
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Sun Feb-15-09 01:01 AM
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14. Oh god...another economic plan?? |
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I thought we were going to get out of this by taxing the rich at a 95% rate...
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