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Originally posted by Superbelt
Gallon of gas goes farther in Europe. 'Peons are smarter about their choice of transportation. (Specifically because of the high gas taxes. A little bit of social engineering is good for you.) Europe also uses the heavy gas tax to pay for the excellent transit system that they enjoy and americans do not.
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I guess what my point was that lots of people in America are going crazy about "high" gas prices. I don't see the point of all the hype. I didn't mean to pick on the higher prices in Europe. Although it is a generalization about choice of transportation. I have many friends that drive hybrid vehicles that get wonderful gas mileage. But to force people to use certain types of transportation because of high government taxing is wrong. In fact, taxation as a means to strong arm the public in any way should be frowned upon.
I would have to agree with seretogis though. The mass transit system in Europe may be wonderful, but I don't think it is practical here in America.