Oregon is a very blue state. And being blue, they are very concerned about global warming. One way the eco-Marxists say the average Joe can fight the scourge of climate change is to drive more fuel efficient cars, therefore using less gasoline.
But there is a drawback to that. The government rakes in less revenue from gasoline taxes. So, in order to fix that, the governor of Oregon suggests adding a device to the cars in the state to track the amount of miles they drive and tax citizens based on mileage:
“As Oregonians drive less and demand more fuel-efficient vehicles, it is increasingly important that the state find a new way, other than the gas tax, to finance our transportation system.”
According to the policies he has outlined online, Kulongoski proposes to continue the work of the special task force that came up with and tested the idea of a mileage tax to replace the gas tax.
The governor wants the task force “to partner with auto manufacturers to refine technology that would enable Oregonians to pay for the transportation system based on how many miles they drive.”
One question comes to my mind: if they can track how much you drive, can’t they track where you drive. I don’t want to get all tinfoil hat on you, but it seems to me that this type of thing could be used by Big Brother if they wanted.
I hope you will excuse me for not wanting the government to know where I am going at all times.
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