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Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
No, because it's a fixed cost of ownership. The only good way to attack consumption is to increase its marginal cost.
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Increasing the net cost of cars that are not fuel-efficient does not increase their marginal cost? Explain.
Relying on gas taxes only is inherently regressive and punishes the people who can afford it least.
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And I believe that Hummers are exempt from the guzzler tax now, because of their size.
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You are right, but if we are speaking about potential policy changes, that one is high on the list.
