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No, the studidest posts of the day go to those who demand unlimited use of a resource which has a limited daily worldwide supply and then complain about the cost, all the while increasing the problem of dependence upon foreign oil, and allowing for money to be funneled to nations which support terrorists who are bound and determined to attack this country.

That, my friend, is stupid.

I'm just trying to propose an idea which would reward conservation, reduce energy dependece, not cost the government a thing, and not raise taxes a single cent on the average american. Hint - if I pay $7000 in federal taxes this year, and a plan like this were in place, then the following would happen: I would be paying $4.70 per gallon at the pump ($3.70 a year ago), which would be a constant reminder every time I filled up to conserve. I may or may not change my driving habits, but if I am like an average american (who wastes oil as it is), I would be paying $188 in surcharges. Then instead of having $583.33 per month witheld from my taxes and owing $0 at the end of the year, I have $395.33 witheld from taxes per month. Then at the end of the year I would have $4744 witheld, which would leave me $2256 short of my tax bill. But the fuel surcharges collected over the year would have totalled exactly $2256, and the credit (based on the average usage) would be $2256. Net cost to me: NOT A SINGLE CENT. Net cost to the government: NOT A SINGLE CENT.

Now if I guzzle gas, I pay a penalty. If I conserve, I get rewarded.

Show me any other idea that exists that would not increase the deficit or raise taxes on the average american, but also address energy dependence and encourage conservation. I'm not saying this idea is perfect - but I believe it would go much further than any idea that has come out of anybody in industry or the government to improve the situation.

That, my friend, is not stupid. Its a creative attempt to solve a problem in a cost-effective manner.