An idea whose time has come

[AllanY2525]

I think that instead of penalizing [sp?] those who drive big, gas-guzzling
cars and SUV's, the government should offer incentives (ie: rewards) to
those who choose to buy smaller and more fuel-efficient [and cleaner ]
vehicles by giving them a fuel discount, via a lowered sales tax on the
fuel that they buy for their vehicles...sort of a "membership rewards"
program.

This would be viewed by the public as a reward, instead of a punishment.

After all, we are already being punished with the current gas prices, eh?

[Towntalk]

That, Rick, is exactly my point, but considering how government is looking for every way they can to rob us of every last penny in our pocket, I wouldn't put anything past them. They're all a pack of unethical, blooming liars to the very core of their being.

[Rick Rowlands]

Are you NUTS?  That ranks among the WORST ideas of ALL TIME!

[Towntalk]

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080212.wgasguzzlers0212/BNStory/International/home

Wonder if our city dads have ever given this money raising idea any thought?