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Trouble · Mar 5, 2013

Another Republican politician earning his paycheck.
Makes me proud to be an American and of the same or similar species.
State lawmaker defends bike tax, says bicycling is not good for the environment | Seattle Bike Blog

Corrine · Mar 5, 2013

:thud:

niemiro · Mar 5, 2013

That perhaps wasn't the best reason he gave. However, there must be some truth, perhaps even enough to tip the balance, in riding a bicycle makes cars behind you drive inefficiently. Now I am the one who has not done the analysis, but there must be some truth in that.

Trouble · Mar 5, 2013

:thud:

satrow · Mar 5, 2013

Pedestrians will be charged extra taxes on their footwear next.

Will · Mar 5, 2013

niemiro said:
That perhaps wasn't the best reason he gave. However, there must be some truth, perhaps even enough to tip the balance, in riding a bicycle makes cars behind you drive inefficiently. Now I am the one who has not done the analysis, but there must be some truth in that.

I believe lower speeds are in general more efficient for fuel consumption and CO2 output. Even if cyclists do make drivers more inefficient, it would be more than offset by the reduction in pollution from having one less car over the same distance.

Corrine · Mar 5, 2013

As my husband has frequently said, "Before long, we will be taxed for the air we breath."

At least around where I live, most towns/cities have designated bike lanes both for the safety of the cyclists and so they will not inhibit traffic.

Corrine · Mar 5, 2013

Another genius: Daily Kos: Iowa Republican wants to ban divorce so his granddaughter doesn't become a ****

Trouble · Mar 5, 2013

It is indeed a mystery to me how the GOP (the party of Lincoln), who always stood for smaller government and less taxes seem now, to want to tax bicycles and intrude into the personal affairs of a husband and wife.
And of course it doesn't stop there..... but I will, lest this turn into a political rant without any possibility of a peaceful ending.

LilBambi · Mar 5, 2013

satrow said:
Pedestrians will be charged extra taxes on their footwear next.

Bottled air?

LilBambi · Mar 5, 2013

Personally I think it's less healthy for bicyclists personally due to the fumes, but that's just me...

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