hlh@linus.UUCP (Henry L. Hall) (01/23/84)
Perhaps another way to "enforce" the saving of fuel is to install a more
stringent minimum fuel mileage standard, perhaps one that goes not on only
the current CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) rate now in effect, but
instead on a per car basis. Currently, a manufacturer whose fleet achieves
less than 25 mpg must pay a gas-guzzler tax (a tax that is usually passed
on to the people buying the car, witness Rolls Royce whose proud owners must
pay a surcharge of ~$1000.00). Perhaps this would be enough of an incentive
to get people to switch to more fuel efficient vehicles. Moreover, it would
allow the people of America to buy the car of their dreams while paying for
their social irresponsibility.
Isn't the free enterprise system wonderful, as long as it's strictly enforced.
:-)
Henry L. Hall
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