Wouldn't it just be better to ban gas guzzlers?
830451
Yes, as long as its Global. I have been to America and just got back from Canada. The cars and pick-up trucks they drive make our 4 x 4s look tiny. I am a Labour supporter but the so called green taxes would lose my vote unless the Government can convince me that every penny raised in extra revenue will be be used to fight Global warming and its effects and not just a excuse to increase the coffers of the Chancellor.
902434
I would remove people that like to remove countries from the world. Isn't that the root of the problem?
512849
Legally it should be encouraged, but to enforce such a law would be nearly impossible.  A special branch of law enforcement would be required for trash patrol and the sanition workers would have to open every bag to ensure compliance.  Trash collection would slow to a crawl and become so expensive that you couldn't afford to pay.
1129597
People hate the fact that they have to drop money to drive on a road.  The price of gas is high enough already and now you want to add an additional cost to driving?  There are other ways to build road improvement funds.  Many ways.  Government, rather than loves to collect more money in anyway possible.  If the people voted down the tolls, would road repair stop??  NO!  They would find another way to collect for it.
1167446
Until we change our habits. If people started car pooling and bought what they needed in one trip instead of 20 and they didn't jump in a car to drive to blocks. When people stop buying so much gas the prices will come down. I know not everyone can carpool but they can do other things like pick up groceries on \nthe way home. Plus we can push for alternative fuels there is progress being made in that field.
720999
Personally, I don't think there should be any legislation against price gouging.\n\nIn most situations, people have alternatives and if enough indiviuals excersize those alternatives, the price gouger will have to come back in line quickly or go out of business.  If he doesn't, the exhorbitant prices should bring in more supply from indivuals wanting to get in on the the quick profits, thus satisfying demand and lowering prices as too many sellers get stuck with too much product (Econ 101, as I recall).\n\nNow some people will always patronize the price gouger.  Why?  In some cases stupidity.  In some cases, force of habit (I always get my gas at XYZ station).  In some cases convenience.  If I go to the price gouger, I shouldn't have to sit in line waiting to gas up.  If I'm in a hurry, it might be worth the extra cost to me.  In the example you gave, it's probably part conveninence (I get all my medicines and other stuff at the drug store chain and just pick up the toothpaste while I'm there).  Or, if it's like certain people I know, the just don't patronize the $1.00 stores (I guess they feel it's beneath them).\n\nOf course, there's always exceptions.  The rural gas station that's the only gas station within a reasonble driving distance enjoys a captive market (they have a virtual monopoly).  In such situations, monopolistic pricing may have to be controlled in some fashion, assuming the product is an essential product.
996643
No, if booze and cigerettes just came out today, they would be just as illegal as pot. They are all bad for you. Also, the government makes too much money by keeping it illegal. If they said it was ok, they couldn't keep all the money, cars, etc., that they took away from all the people that they catch.
692355
Mabey we should boycott gas.  Let's say every Tuesday and Thursday nobody buys gas and see what happens....
929514
Partner think about it. If I caught you weeing in the street and told you to clean it with your tongue you'd say no. Then I'd have to insist, then you'd get mad, then we'd fight, then you'd probably go to jail. All for what? A bit of tinkle? A fine is easier on everyone.....The money goes to whatever municipalities general fund to pay the street cleaners and garbage men who do get to clean up your wee.
559016
I would use that as an opportunity to release my gas too.  How can they say anything to you without being a hypocrite.
326500
No, the would just find another way. The way to stop them is to take away their jobs here. Arrest those that hire them, they are scum bags any way, and put them in jail make them pay huge fines and that will stop the flow. NO JOBS = NO illegal immigration.
823283
I myself live in TN & have seen these offenders on the I-40 doing trash pick up.  All you see is a blurry face after reading the back of their uniforms.  I think their should be more patrol, but then how much do you want the taxes to go up to fund this?  The best bet for these people are to not do it, saving their lives as well as others.
241081
I believe that "dirty fuels" should incur an added tax.  Primarily coal and oil should have a environmental hazard tax.
955709
Not really. The higher the price of gas, the more reasonable alternatives become for the average guy. And there are ways...\n\nIt costs all of about $6000 to convert a gas guzzler into a nice clean electric car that gets about 50 miles to a charge. Add one of the many free energy devices that are being explored AND DOCUMENTED ONLINE, and you get electric cars that cost NOTHING to drive, other than insurance, registration, and maintenance. \n\nThen we can smile as we drive by those expensive dinosaur juice dispensaries!
912880
banning them wouldn't stop people from finding ways to acquire them.\npeople just need to be more responsible, know the dangers of fireworks etc.
379961
Your idea has been proposed a jillion times, but the fact is, we Americans are too selfish. Let the other guy protest, is what most are thinking.  So it just doesn't happen.\n\nI think it would work, though, except many of us live in rural areas with no mass transit...and we gotta work, ya know?  I tried to carpool, but no one in my rural area goes to the same area to work as me.\n\nI AM tired of it (the gas prices), though.  I think it would have been easier if there were a gradual rise over several years, instead of all at once.  My understanding is that places like Australia have been paying these prices for over 15 yrs (?).  Not sure if that's right, but we've had it pretty easy here.  \n\nAnother thing to look at: certain govt officials are looking at taking the restrictions off fuel taxes, so they can be used for things other than highway/transportation improvement.  SURE hope this doesn't happen...look at how they handled the supposed income from lottery (was supposed to all go to schools, remember?).  Imagine how much better our classrooms would be if they had done what they said.\n\nAnyway, good observation you have there.
288307
coz dinking and driving is illegal and subject to penalties