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Originally Posted by Jakarta Expat  Fool, although I could care less about the US roads (since I do not drive on them) that is the fund that will suffer if they reduce these taxes for 3 months which they will not due to the scenario above. It is odd that Hillary and McCain have not talked aobut any job losses or temp. layoffs due to the slow down or stoppage of asphalting new roads or building new roads due to this fund losing 8 to 10 billion USD (according to Hillary's estimate that is saved). |
Taxes are fungible, my friend, and if you think gas taxes only fund roads and bridges, you have a lot to learn. How about bike paths and mass transit?