Transportation Chief Eyes Taxing Miles Driven

http://news.mobile.msn.com/en-us/articles.aspx?aid=29298315&afid=1

So, now they want to tax miles driven, saying it is a better and more accurate way to get revenue for infrastructure. That's fine and dandy. But, only if part of the provision would ban any future gasoline taxes.
And, are they also willing to charge less for lighter weighing vehicles, or according to tire width? After all, those things can affect how damaging a vehicle can be to a road.
Then, we come to the Amish, who obviously damage the roads out here with their narrow, wooden wheels more than any other vehicle. Are they going to be forced to pay as well? They should. Our street was paved just over a year ago, and you can already see the narrow, parallel grooves forming from their wheels.
Think about it. What's fair? Perhaps the politicians should stop trying to "take care of the people," and they may find that there is a sudden surplus of funding available.