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Originally Posted by Xringer
Cap-n-tax
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You wouldn't support a tax on fossil fuel consumption, which would provide an incentive to conserve and innovate? A carbon tax of gradually increasing magnitude is exactly what we need to wean ourselves off the stuff before it runs out with minimum disruption to society and the economy.
Soften the blow by using it to fund subsidies, rebates, or deficit reduction if you like. You're going to get taxed, it's just a matter of where and when.