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Comment by MisterMower

5 hours ago

You realize states levy taxes on gas too, right? And that those taxes are remitted to city governments to build and maintain infrastructure?

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nostrebored  2 hours ago

What percentage of the TCO of roads do you think is covered by gas tax?

You are using a state service whenever you use the road. It is a subsidy that people who are the largest offenders consistently choose to entrench.

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