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Old 06-01-2004, 04:47 PM   #11
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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.

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.

You are right, but if we are speaking about potential policy changes, that one is high on the list.
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