That will never happen. Government tries to hide its costs as much as possible, spreading them out so you don't notice the big hit you're taking.
Taxing Drivers By The Mile 1760Bob Ward But what if you don't stop in that state for gas? I rarely gas up in Illinois when driving between Michigan and Wisconsin 'round the south...
That's why there's millions of Americans just thrilled that they're getting a tax "refund" on April 15. They think it's extra money coming to them. When in actuality it's merely getting a small portion of your own money back, after an interest-free loan to the govt. It was suggested a few years ago to get rid of withholding and make everyone pay their income taxes directly each year. The powers that be were scared to rest to let the consbreastuents really feel how much they were paying in a lump sum like that. But they hid their fear in statements of concern for the poor - what about those people who don't save enough during the year to pay their taxes? We have to help them by taking some out of each paycheck. And for the vast majority who don't peruse their paystubs, the cost of govt is hidden.
The same thing with gas taxes for roads. Sure everyone "knows" that part of the money you spend at the pump is taxes. But by parcelling it out every fillup, they never consider the total amount they are paying.
