tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post7204657515693342044..comments2024-03-25T22:39:09.757-07:00Comments on DaveinOlyWA: Price of Gasoline, Taxes and RoadsDaveinOlyWAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16745403231379474738noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-62810323426656664982015-09-28T23:13:02.840-07:002015-09-28T23:13:02.840-07:00I am not a huge fan of taxes either especially use...I am not a huge fan of taxes either especially use taxes for "vital' services like gasoline. yes, it can be argued that driving a personal vehicle to work is a luxury and privilege but that is not always true. As mentioned in the blog; mass transit options in WA are nearly non-existent and useless for someone who does not have a typical 8 to 5 weekday commute. A flat rate is regressive in that for it to be high enough to pay for services, it tends to punish lower income households that can least afford the extra bill. Some companies like the one I used to work for gave out bus passes at 25% of face value and was a great option for those who could make it work but that was a small percentage in a 24/7 facility DaveinOlyWAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745403231379474738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-75864099315859154152015-09-28T15:10:03.131-07:002015-09-28T15:10:03.131-07:00Dave, I enjoyed reading your article... I'm no...Dave, I enjoyed reading your article... I'm not a fan of Tax as it often is used for "other than intended" - but it is something we have to deal with... <br />Thanks, Ray TexasLEAF.com<br /><br />(I can't wait for the 2017 LEAF)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10018522720034127150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-24328274270353357972015-09-28T12:22:02.453-07:002015-09-28T12:22:02.453-07:00I am on board with that!!I am on board with that!!DaveinOlyWAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745403231379474738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-69332843947652069012015-09-28T12:19:24.803-07:002015-09-28T12:19:24.803-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00682529347510107448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-78976391794328575032015-09-28T12:19:11.054-07:002015-09-28T12:19:11.054-07:00petrol products should have a national health care...petrol products should have a national health care tax levied against themAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00682529347510107448noreply@blogger.com