[speedgibson] Speed Gibson: Total Recall

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Posted by Speed Gibson:
Total Recall
http://speedgibson.powerblogs.com/posts/1186198241.shtml


   I have a litmus test for any Legislator hoping to parlay the I-35W
   bridge disaster into a tax increase. First, though, read Captain Ed's
   posts on how the money truly flows in such matters, [1]here and
   [2]here.
   If more money for infrastructure is non-negotiable, first draw up
   another Constitutional Amendment to put before the voters. Upon
   passage, the previously passed Transportation Amendment's 40 percent
   slush fund for public transit is repealed, so that all of the Motor
   Vehicle Excise Tax (MVET) can go entirely to roads and bridges.
   If our bridges need more inspections, repairs, and replacement, fine,
   let's get it done. But passing a tax increase to pay for it while
   Light Rail is still alive is absurd. In effect, the tax increase will
   be to pay for Light Rail, not bridge maintenance.

References

   1. http://www.captainsquartersblog.com/mt/archives/010720.php
   2. http://www.captainsquartersblog.com/mt/archives/010729.php