You have to spend money to make money.
Even if you’re the government, apparently.
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) this week introduced legislation that would give states federal grants to study the possibility of imposing a controversial new tax — one that would tax people for every mile they drive in their cars.
Blumenauer’s Road Usage Charge Pilot Program Act is the latest effort to move away from a gas tax, which some say is not creating enough revenues for federal and state highway projects, and toward a system of taxing cars based on how far they drive.
First, put all the decent paying jobs in the urban areas where it is expensive to live. Then, put an extra tax on those not willing to in there. Also, tax vacation travel and require people to file with their state tax officials if they travel outside their state.
Don’t forget to smile so the people don’t recognize the fascism.