The state of Oregon has a problem, according to its governor Ted Kulongoski. In his words, "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."
So Governor Kulongoski wants to use Global Positioning System technology to impose a "mileage tax" that will "replace" the gas tax.
If his mad plan proceeds and you are an Oregon citizen, every time you take off in your car its movements will be monitored by your state government, and a tax will be imposed for each mile that you drive.
I'm gonna say it, my Worst Possible Epithet for Anything: This sucks donkey's balls to no end.
If Kulongoski gets away with this, it'll only be persisting the pattern that has gone on far too long in this country: government at every level thirsting for money and power, and abusing it when it gets it. Does anyone seriously believe this is going to supplant the gas tax in Oregon? Within a year of it being imposed, the state will decree that "not enough taxes" are being collected and the gas tax will be reinforced on top of the mileage tax.
Not to mention that this is an extreme violation of the Constitution, and the people's right to free movement.
Folks, and I'm not just talking about y'all in Oregon, please listen to me here: too much of the government of this country is out of control. The past few months alone should have indicated that much regardless of how obtuse an observer might be. The "bailouts" should never have happened, and we're getting taxed to the breaking point. At the rate this is happening, can it really be said that our children and their children will know of a free America as we once appreciated?
So the question becomes: what are we going to do about it?
If you are in Oregon, I hope and pray that you will pull out all the stops and resist this insane scheme by your governor.
This is not just in OR. The NCGA Transportation committee has a bill right now that will do the same for motorist in NC. The one in NC will be attached to your inspection that is now attached to your registration. WELCOME TO AMERICA!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure where the right to free movement fits in, but I could see the right to privacy. How would you like the government to know where and when you drove somewhere? Thy now use a cell phone to keep up with us this will be just another method for "Big Brother" to keep an eye on you!
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