Compromise Tax
After reading about the pros and cons of an oil import tax, I believe that a compromise might be in order. Specifically, why not levy a low tax on imported oil, and couple that with a federal sales tax on gasoline?
These measures would help reduce the federal deficit, encourage conservation, help our own oil-producing states and not reduce economic growth or hurt our economy.
JOHN S. TRICARICO
Santa Barbara
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