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by bko
1818 days ago
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> The people (i.e. voters) overwhelmingly support action to limit climate change. That's the reason those laws are politically viable in the first place. A poll conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs research found that 57 percent of Americans would vote for a $1 fee added to their monthly electricity bill to “combat climate change,” but only 28 percent would agree to pay an additional $10 per month. The question began with $1, then $10, and rose after that in $10 increments, but a majority of those polled opposed every amount more than $1. By the time the figure reached $100 per month, just 16 percent said yes and 82 percent said no. https://apnews.com/article/8e6baa6c2d3badeb4e91b6e6d078a5c0 |
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Here’s an example alternative proposal: a $10/gallon gas tax, with all proceeds distributed to everyone evenly. If you use less gas than average you win, if you use more than average you lose.