Today's "What Gets My Goat" - NO POLITICS!

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Think about it, that tax people are willing to pay be it - climate levy / fuel tax / green tax /Congestion Charge  doesn't all go into saving the planet it go's into building more roads and weapons and chemicals - all not renown for their green credentials.

I think you will find that the intended purpose of these taxes is to change behaviour
London Congestion Charge
Climate Change Levy
Air Passenger Duty
Vehicle Excise Duty variable rates
etc


Never heard of the 'Green Tax'? Something to do with cabbage?  :rolleyes

I know that's the official line but surely you can't honestly believe that's the governments intention?

What do you think they would do if (hypothetically) not a single person drove their car into London today and used public transport instead? You think theyd be happy with the lost the millions in revenue?
Would they release a press statement thanking us for helping the planet.... or do you think the price of public transport would suddenly triple overnight?

It's the same reason alcohol and smoking arent banned.... nothing to do with public interest, just lining the right people pockets