Why is NC considering taxing drivers by the mile?

According to an article in today's Charlotte Observer, the NC State Government is considering a "road-use tax". The Observer states that "transportation experts say new GPS technology could allow the state to charge people different rates based on when and where they drive in an attempt to manage congestion. "

The article also goes on to say that it is unlikely that this tax will come in 2009. I understand that the state wants to manage congestion, however, this is not the answer. If the state wants to manage congestion, do what other states like NY have done and grow your transit system. That means more buses, trains, and possibly a train that can take you from Charlotte to Raleigh and vice versa.

Let me know what you think.

The Shame of the Governor of South Carolina

There has been a lot of talk in the news lately of the ridiculous acts of the Gov of IL. Well there is another Gov that is doing injustice to the people of his state, Gov. Mark Sanford (R)-SC. In Sunday's edition of the State Paper (Statewide paper for SC), there is an article that talks about the money allocated in the Obama Stimulus Plan for States. The Gov of SC does not want this money. "South Carolina, among the poorest states, finds itself in the peculiar position of being led by a governor and a U.S. Senator who oppose getting almost $2.5 billion from Washington to repave roads, build schools and upgrade sewer plants-creating tens of thousands of jobs in very hard times." (The State Paper 12-14-08).

The article goes on to say that the benefits under Obama's Economic Plan could fill the state government revenue shortfall and help improve the I-95 "Corridor of Shame". Sanford and DeMint believe that using borrowed money to fix infrastructure is not the answer. Well, here is my answer. I believe that it is a crying shame when you have a state where unemployment is high and health care is low that you don't have the moral judgement under God to accept any type of help to aide American Citizens! The voters of SC should be ashamed of their Governor and their Senator. I understand that SC is a red state and that Republicans rule. However, the time has really come for a change in SC. I urge all voters in SC to start now and to vote for leaders whom have your interest in heart and that will not lead by radical ideology.