Oh sure, I understand about getting them off the road, but if they are to be crushed and the engines disabled, why does the car have to be in running condition to qualify for the rebate? Can’t the car just be towed in to be crushed? It doesn’t run anyway and is not emitting anything “bad”.
I'm trying to explain this, but I have to think like a liberal so it isn't easy. If the car doesn't run then it doesn't contribute to global warming. So, there is no incentive for a liberal to give you money for that car. Liberals want to stop you from "driving" your SUV, they couldn't care less if your SUV was on blocks on your front yard.