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Old 05-07-2008, 05:56 AM   #59 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by loquitur
Ustwo, automobiles are the biggest creators of negative externalities in the US economy. All I want to happen is for people to bear the costs of the externalities that their activities create. If they're willing to pay - great. If not, well, they should understand that there ain't no such thing as a free lunch. I see no reason why cars should be subsidized.
There is also absolutely no justification for treating SUVs as trucks for purposes of CAFE standards.....SUVs are personal/family passenger vehicles.
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