Gas Problem

[Tortuga]

Taxes have nothing to do with the idea that immigrants make our gas prices higher through driving. I'm not arguing gas prices. I'm arguing the original point. I don't care enough past that. Gas prices are gas prices. If I gave a shit I woulda kept my Civic or would at least let up on the gas. Then I might actually be getting more than 12 mpg.

Also, Iraq is gonna have lower gas prices. It's Iraq that's making the gas. Not sure exactly how I was supposed to reply to this James.

[ASUSMC]

Taxes have nothing to do with the idea that immigrants make our gas prices higher through driving

Through driving no but MY taxes are what is paying for their medical care... I wouldn't mind so much if they were paying for my medical care too but I have to pay extra money each month for my insurance where as they pay no taxes towards it and still receive it.

IM flame suit on...

[Tortuga]

Through driving no but MY taxes are what is paying for their medical care... I wouldn't mind so much if they were paying for my medical care too but I have to pay extra money each month for my insurance where as they pay no taxes towards it and still receive it.

IM flame suit on...

That wasn't hte point so STFU. JK


I still love u tho Jeffy Poo. You won't get IM flamed from me on this. Lol.

[BurnTire]

If this country went to a consumption type tax system I feel things would be better. The more you spend the more tax you pay in tax. That would eliminate the under the table work problem.

[Jacostang]

The taxpayers are the ones taking the hit in everything. 51% Of the population paying for 100% Thats Bullsyte but its true!!!!

[Chris B.]

The taxpayers are the ones taking the hit in everything. 51% Of the population paying for 100% Thats Bullsyte but its true!!!!

Amen to that!!!

[Tortuga]

Has anyone else notaced that people who may, or may not, be illegal aliens, are driving around 3 or 4 in a small economy sedan, while you have people in Scottsdale driving around (one person), in a large gas guzzling SUV (usally well over the speed limit)? Who is wasting resources now????

If you really want to help stretch fuel resources you need to get people to change their driving habits, and what they drive.

QFT
Removing gas taxes means that they have to be made up somewhere else. That really can't be done without creating a whole other base of problems. Not only that but the US is in alot of debt right now, so they can't just disappear.

Besides, isn't the consumption type tax system similar to the gas tax system now? I could be wrong, however wouldn't that create a bigger problem since ppl are already accustomed to the current tax system and looking at how they react to gas prices with a similar system to that of the consumption tax, it would not be well percieved.

If this country went to a consumption type tax system I feel things would be better. The more you spend the more tax you pay in tax. That would eliminate the under the table work problem.

[BurnTire]

Consumption tax would help. Illegals buy stuff they pay tax. People who work under the table pay taxes. You spend money in this economy you pay tax. No cheats.

[Tortuga]

Consumption tax would help. Illegals buy stuff they pay tax. People who work under the table pay taxes. You spend money in this economy you pay tax. No cheats.

I never said it wouldn't help. Cept the point that a bunch of the money is shipped outta here to Mexico to help with family, though I understand not all of it. I was just pointing out that it's similar to the gas tax system as it stands now which is not highly appretiated by the general public.