Thursday, April 10, 2008

Global Warming Tax?

Billed as a “climate change mitigation and adaptation fee,” the measure would cost motorists either an additional 3 percent motor fuel tax, or up to a $90 annual flat fee, based on vehicle emissions. The new charges would be on top of taxes already paid at the pump. Either option requires a majority approval by a vote of the people.

“At this point the people of the Los Angeles region have just had it when it comes to traffic and air quality,” claimed Assemblyman Mike Feuer, a Los Angeles Democrat and author of Assembly Bill 2558.

for more read ...http://www.desertdispatch.com/opinion/global_3006___article.html/warming_tax.html
Is this a good idea? Should more cities, states or even the federal government implement something like this? Like to hear your thoughts.

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