The Tax Trickery Spreads

The New York Times


This article mainly discusses the recent gas tax break proposed by senators Clinton and McCain and how this campaign move has inspired other such proposals in various states. The author argues that this will save the consumer very little but cost the government a great deal. He also cites an example from 2000 when Indiana tried a similar tactic and it cost them dearly. Another point he uses is lowering gas prices will not stifle our dependence on oil thereby leading to even higher prices once the tax break is over. He establishes the senators' moves as being campaign pandering and counterproductive to our national economy at best. This is a concise article stating clear fact from a knowledgeable individual.