Re: Times Letters



LSMike wrote:
Matt B wrote:

You know and I know that that (motorists income) isn't the reason motor
fuel is taxed so heavily - it does not differentiate between pauper and
millionaire drivers - they all pay the same.

You have no clue whatsoever what real poverty is.

How can you possibly know that? Are you just stupid or are you being deliberately offensive?


Anyone owning and
operating a car in this country is rich beyond the wildest imaginings
of many third world citizens,

In what way is that relevant when the economy and the tax system we are discussing is that of the UK.


and has not the slightest right to feel
put upon in any way regarding taxes.

In an equitable tax system the amount you pay into the general pot is based upon the amount of 'disposable' income you have, or at least on what you earn. Fuel duty is completely indiscriminant.


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Matt B
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