"BAR" wrote in message
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john wrote:
"Midlant" wrote in message
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A privilege to drive your car? You sir, are a socialist and part of the
downfall of this country.


I have some socialist leanings ( I believe in social security, and that
everyone should be able to afford health care). But the folks causing
the downfall of this great country are the fascists in this
administration who have and are continually tramping on the constitution.

Everyone has the opportunity to purchase health care just as they have the
opportunity to purchase food, shelter and clothing.


Sorry did not mean for this to take off into a meaningless political
argument....

You are correct everyone has the opportunity to purchase health insurance,
just as everyone has the opportunity to drive a SUV, or buy a 150 foot
luxury yacht. But every person lives their life based on their choices.
You could go into hock and buy the yacht but could you afford to drive it?

Most people make choices based on what they can afford. I was accused of
being a commie because I suggested taxing certain "luxury" items to conserve
fuel by making energy in-efficient toys less affordable.

People are easily manipulated by the media, TV and movies - why else would
everyone suddenly decide that they need the biggest car on the road just to
commute to and from work? I'll repeat it again, they have the opportunity
to buy a monster SUV, but they should have to pay either extra road tax (it
cost more in wear and tear as well as parking spots), gas tax ( by you
burning more than "your share" it costs everyone else more - why should I
subsidize you?) or Luxury tax. You have the opportunity to buy and drive
what ever you want, you make your own choices, but if you are going to burn
more energy there should be an additional charge to persuade you to
conserve.