Big Brotherish?

This actually seems like a pretty fair idea in theory. You pay for your usage. But I have to wonder what exactly those in our current administration would be planning to do with the ability to track every car on the road.

Per-mile could replace per-gallon

. . . The time may come, experts say, when you will be taxed for every mile you drive instead of every gallon you buy.

Already, federally financed studies are examining how cars can be fitted with gadgets to measure how far you drive and how much tax you owe.

The systems can be designed to know which state you’re driving in. They can even charge you more for driving during the weekday rush hour.

“What you’re doing is turning the road system into a public utility just like water or electric at home. The more you use, the more you pay,” . . .