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Unacceptable, as it encourages people to drive rather than use mass transit when available.

guaranteed to evoke a violent reaction from police is to challenge their right to "define the situation." --- David Graeber citing Marc Cooper
by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Thu Apr 27th, 2006 at 01:43:16 PM EST
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In Germany, you can deduct a fixed amount of (Euro) cents per kilometer to drive to your job. Regardless if you use public transport or your own car.

However I offered this in the context of the current American political situation. Reading lots of diaries and comments on DKos wailing about political suicide if the gas price won´t come down. Not to mention tax increases on gas like we have in Europe. :)

In that context a tax credit for commuting might be a good idea for a limited time. Help the "poorer" people now to gain their vote for more decisive action tomorrow.

by Detlef (Detlef1961_at_yahoo_dot_de) on Sat Apr 29th, 2006 at 06:03:19 PM EST
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