Galaxy Highland 10
Toll Tax Is Flat Tax
RECEIVED Tue., Jan. 25, 2005
Dear Editor,
An epiphany occurred while I was reading (with great interest) your article last week on the reaction of the public to the proposed toll tax ["Page Two," Jan. 21]. It happened about halfway through the article, in the paragraph that began, "The term 'paid for' is often ... ." I promptly tossed the paper down, sternly cleared my throat at my companion, and demanded undivided attention. I said, "They have it. They have a flat tax now." The response was "What?" I replied, "Don't you get it? It's the toll tax. That's why environmentalists and others oppose it."
Everyone will use the roads, so everyone is taxed at roughly the same rate, all things being equal. I agree with Black about the cut in social programs due to lack of funding, and I would even go so far as to admit that toll taxes could be a good thing, especially in current conditions. After all, if it comes down to completely eliminating income taxes (and social programs), we need to have some sort of revenue, albeit a tiny source.
I do think, however, the theory behind a toll tax is the ultimate Republican goal: Karl Rove pays the same as John Doe.
An epiphany occurred while I was reading (with great interest) your article last week on the reaction of the public to the proposed toll tax ["Page Two," Jan. 21]. It happened about halfway through the article, in the paragraph that began, "The term 'paid for' is often ... ." I promptly tossed the paper down, sternly cleared my throat at my companion, and demanded undivided attention. I said, "They have it. They have a flat tax now." The response was "What?" I replied, "Don't you get it? It's the toll tax. That's why environmentalists and others oppose it."
Everyone will use the roads, so everyone is taxed at roughly the same rate, all things being equal. I agree with Black about the cut in social programs due to lack of funding, and I would even go so far as to admit that toll taxes could be a good thing, especially in current conditions. After all, if it comes down to completely eliminating income taxes (and social programs), we need to have some sort of revenue, albeit a tiny source.
I do think, however, the theory behind a toll tax is the ultimate Republican goal: Karl Rove pays the same as John Doe.
Respectfully yours,
Manijeh Badiee
Manijeh Badiee
