Brent wrote:
> If the existing taxes on automobile travel are done away with and
> replaced by a per-mile tax that is determined using a transponder in a
> tracking system of some sort those in the political class or sufficently
> connected to it will be able to escape taxation.
>
> The current system of road taxation is difficult for the political class
> to escape. For decades their ability to drive for free was limited and
> could be rather obvious with limos and the like. Skipping tolls could
> mean an embrassing paperwork trail coming to light even if the
> tickets were 'fixed'. The implementation of transponder tolling has
> resulted in a much cleaner way to escape paying tolls. Just have a
> 'free pass' transponder.
>
> This sort of activity has been discovered in a number of states. Today's
> is Maryland. ( http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/29/2952.asp )
>
> My guess is that the next step will be for the connected not to get
> 'free pass' transponders but to have the same we all do, but with one
> difference. automagically there will be lots and lots of credits in the
> accounts.
>
> One way or another they'll drive for free under a transponder system
> they control.
>
>
Taxation has become the source of special interest businesss and
socialist groups to accomplish their goals of lining their pockets and
control.
Florida's outrageous taxes are largely for the benefit of business men
to expand their business and infrastructures to support their business,
such as traffic lights, new roads to developments etc. Their idea of
prosperity is more people in a smaller area for more profits. It results
in hugher taxes and poorer quality of life for everyone else. The
Businessman takes his riches and flees to their enclaves in corners of
the world where quality of life still exists.