Mileage Meters? Texans Could Get Taxed By the Mile

CBS 11 ^ | By KEN KALTHOFF

[Dubya]

Fort Worth schools overpaid workers $1.5 million, auditors say

[GeronL]

I totally agree.

[Paleo Conservative]

The issue here is the government tracking your every movement. There are cheaper ways to tax people.

A GPS based system could be rather cost effective. When combined with a GIS database of streets and highways, a GPS based system could calculate mileage by types of roads, time of day, congestion, etc. Of course such a system could be used for a massive increase in government intrusion into our lives.

[Doe Eyes]

cut spending

Don't you wish there was a political party that actually support that.

[EBH]

Oh TKD, that’s an easy fix. Just have them check your milage papers at the border when you leave and return. No problem!

Papers Please.

[cripplecreek]

If the money collected for transportation already actually went for transportation there wouldn’t be a need for more.

Dead in target. Here In Michigan Carl Levin wanted transportation funds to be earmarked to save Tiger stadium which was already a pile of rubble.

If the GOP ever regains control they better start getting ruthless with the criminals.

[djf]

Of course Progressive supports it.


Ms. Lipz ain't cheap!!


Wish that mouth would just STFU!!

They're going to the well way, way too often with this one...

[Paleo Conservative]

Dubya Wouldn't that be already the “state gas tax”? The more you drive the more gas you buy and bingo, more taxes.

But increased fuel efficiency decreases revenue per mile. Also electrical, natural gas, and possibly other alternative fuels aren't taxed.

[patriot preacher]

Somehow, I don’t see Texans going for this. At all.

And, somehow, I don’t think Perry (whom I have a deep seated suspicion of) is politically stupid enough to acutally favor this.

On a side note, it seems to me that Texas Republicans could do better than Rick Perry OR Kay Bailey Hutchinson. I mean, the Tea Party in Texas is by far one of t he tops in the nation. Where do these Texas Tea Patriers stand on the Governors race?

[incredulous joe]

Maybe “fewer” make hard spell for government school kids.

Hard words not good no more.

[Leisler]

Peter Lewis, lefty, anti-Repbulican.

[smokingfrog]

No thanks, Big Brother.

[Fresh Wind]

Of course such a system could be used for a massive increase in government intrusion into our lives.

In other words, the whole traffic ticket system could be automated, with the tax fine money deducted automatically from your bank account.

[Two Kids' Dad]

That might come to pass in the future if the wrong people keep gettin gelected and passing bad laws.

[Dubya]

State leaders order agencies to cut spending by 5 percent

[EBH]

Kidding today, but it is coming sooner than anyone cares to believe.

[dusttoyou]

Rino Perry is all for it.

This something you heard Rick say? Or is it just more Kay Bailey slime?

[nagdt]

Exactly. You know... KBH is the RINO here... big time. She’s sold us out to the feds now wants to finish us off in the Governors Mansion. All her babbling about the Corridor... WTF! If it would reduce traffic on GD I35, go for it! It’s a nightmare. How many times have you been stuck in the same 1/2 mile segment of highway because of congestion???

The debate the other night...Missy Kay didn’t answer any question asked of her. She just babbled. Especially when the panel asked about Roe V Wade. Answer the question and stop playing games. You’re either for it or against it.

Wasn’t real impressed with Medina, though she spoke as a patriot and defender of the constitution. She needs some spit and polish and maybe she’ll be ready in a few years.

[ColdOne]

. There are cheaper ways to tax people Well you can be darn sure if there is a cheaper way for Zer0 and his merry bunch of thugs to get money from us he will not use it. This merry bunch will not be denied there spoils! Only the best and most expensive for them!!!

[chuck_the_tv_out]

“increased fuel efficiency decreases revenue per mile”

And electric cars might actually be worthwhile in ~20 years. Just plug it in & go. They’ll want to keep getting their pound of flesh