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The ultimate control freak fantasy  And the global warming beat
goes on.... From the Scotsman:  A RAFT of new green taxes on
flights, cars and wasteful household appliances is being
considered by ministers.  In a leaked letter to the Chancellor,
David Miliband, the Environment Secretary, has proposed a
package of environmental taxes meant to encourage people to use
public transport, buy smaller cars and fly less. These include
charges on petrol—guzzling cars, road pricing, a �5 levy on
airline travel in Europe and �10 for longer—haul flights, and
higher charges for dumping waste in landfills.  What a wonderful
way to control and tax everything! All while convincing the
populace it's for their own good and that of the planet. The
ultimate control freak fantasy. What genius! The Chinese must
love this. Should leave more oil for them.  Dennis Sevakis   10
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