I'd go further. have the increase be 1.50.
The dollar increase I said was just an example, I've seen the exact amount vary from $.5 to $2.
I wish I was over there right now Gas Price in the US are cheap compared to the Bahamas Gas price: 4 to 5 dollars per gal.
I know, I know, the U.S. has it pretty easy compared to a good portion of the world. But we also use our cars much more often than other countries (a practice I wish would change).
Horrible plan. The money will go where 99% of all the other tax money goes.....into the pockets of selfish b****** politicians that steal everything. If 500 billion goes into research for greener fuels......only about 60 million or so will actually have any impact.
That is one of the major problems with the plan, but it dosen't make it horrible. But your right, this plan should not go into action if it cannot be guarenteed that at least the vast majority of the money would go to the proper place (and that none would go to the oil companies).
It could well be used for the expansion of public transport and its promotion (creating jobs along with the environmental benefit) in the USA.
woops, forgot to mention that, thanks for reminding me!
(don't want to chim in into any stupid "all America's fault" kind of chant)
You don't have to be so nice about it, it isn't all our fault, but it is mostly our fault. I'm ready to admit it.
I don't think the point of this is that the money earned from the raised prices would go towards alternative fuel research, though, of course, that would be nice. Rather, I think the point is to stimulate said research by once again creating a demand for it.
You are mostly correct but partly wrong. Although the money isn't the main point, it is helpful. You are right though that the main idea is to spark the demand for alternative fuel research again. After just a few years and a couple dollar increase on gas American's stopped demanding the huge gas-guzzeling SUVs and started demanding fuel-eficient or alternative fuel cars. The massive change of heart was increadible, and it was dissapointing to see it go. Rekindling that demand IS the main focus of this plan.