California adds 12 cent gas tax and 20 cent diesel tax

John & Angela wrote:
Good morning Murphysranch. I can't comment much on the politics of the state as we are not residents although we do own property there and pay taxes. However, re preferences between plane and fast train. I think you would find that the majority of folks who have travelled fast trains would pick fast trains over planes pretty much always. It is just a much nicer experience in terms of comfort, stress, convenience etcetera. Especially on something like a run from SanFrancisco to LA. Of course this is just my humble opinion.

I also think that most people would prefer a loaded Bentley to a Kia SUV. The difference is that very few people can afford that Bentley. I don't think that the government should be subsidizing these things. If you absolutely HAVE to get there fast, you have an option. If you have to just plain get there, you have mass transit options.