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> this is an elitist point of view

putting the environment before humans will always be an "-ist" point of view to somebody.

> Taxing will only serve to make travel a luxury for the elite, as it once was.

sure but why not use older technology such as sail boats for everyone else? If you want to travel across the world, it will take you months.

>The economy will adapt. ...with time.

We're out of time. Social justice takes back seat while we get back on track environmentally.