Oregon State Parks to add surcharge

profdant139 wrote:
As someone who would have to pay that fee if traveling to Oregon, I think it's fair. I don't pay taxes in Oregon -- so why should Oregon taxpayers subsidize my recreation? And California universities certainly impose extra tuition for out of state students. So this practice, albeit discriminatory, is well-established.

Plus, frankly, the Oregon State Parks are usually much more nicely kept than those in California (which is where I live). Admittedly, "better than Calif" is a pretty low bar. ;)

Dan,

IMHO;

If you spend one Dollar in OREGUN you are most likely paying Taxes there - Sales - Gas - Use taxes - Fees - not to be a PITA - but - Please do not use anything in California as the Standard for the country, as you are COrrect that most likely it is a Very Low Bar, it might just not actually be true in other parts of the country where the bar is set much more realistically, JMHO.

As an example; While the airlines are all in serious trouble - Southwest did not grow into the Giant it is by being the leader in extra fee's, Oregun has pretty much said to Me - Not come - Not Visit and to Please not drive my RV and Spend my MONEY there - I am just not wanted/desired.

While we have visited and spent time and Money there in the past, it is highly unlikely we will in the future, as there are just so many Places that actually Invite/Encourage us to Come - Offer incentives - and certainly are much more receptive to the tourist/RV'er who help support the state, in many states in a very Big Way.

JMHO,