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Gore1FL Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-04-08 07:52 PM
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Why is it good to reward people with gas guzzlers a tax break?
After all, Anyone who drives a hummer will save a lot more under Hillary's plan will benefit more from it than those driving hybrids.

Why is such a directed tax break (albeit negligible to the people getting it) aim toward people insistent on making poor choices?

Why is the any better than tax cuts mis-directed to the rich?
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stray cat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-04-08 07:54 PM
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1. The purpose is clearl;y to win votes with an initially appealing soundbite
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grantcart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-04-08 07:54 PM
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2. gas guzzlers vote too
and besides its not like they are actually going to pass any legislation on it.
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FrenchieCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-04-08 07:55 PM
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3. Because they will feel special and want to vote for the $30.00 windfall
that's why.
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elleng Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-04-08 07:57 PM
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4. 'Reward'
is for oil companies and auto makers.
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