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I don't mean the funds should be used for a continuous project that needs continuous funds, like how lottery/cigarette taxes are used to replace other taxes. I

by ck2 11y ago

I don't mean the funds should be used for a continuous project that needs continuous funds, like how lottery/cigarette taxes are used to replace other taxes. I mean it should fund something not being funded right now because the money simply doesn't exist and the tax law should be ONLY for that project and not fungible.

refurb 11y ago
That would be a fantastic idea in general (tax money funds a specific project), but you'd still have the problem of the unpredictability of the tax revenue. It would be great to fund a new program using a gas tax like the one you suggested, but could you imagine the blow-back if oil prices went back up and suddenly closed the new program down?