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Common sense dictates that VRE membership is a logical solution just waiting to be implemented. Date published: 4/14/2009
SINCE February, The Although there are many arguments in favor of VRE, from the benefits of economic development to decreased auto emissions, those opposed have rallied behind two central issues that do not exist. The first misconception--which no evidence supports and has been repeated in every anti-VRE letter and opinion published this year--is that gas is less expensive in Spotsylvania than in Stafford County or Fredericksburg, where a 2 percent VRE tax is included in the price of gas. The facts don't lie. When comparing apples to apples or, as an example, a Spotsylvania Wawa on a particular date and time with a Stafford or Fredericksburg Wawa at the same time, the record clearly shows that you pay exactly the same at the Spotsylvania Wawa as at a Fredericksburg Wawa, and more than you pay at a Stafford Wawa. This is not an opinion; it is recorded data readily available online. The other repeatedly published whopper is the baseless accusation that this market-absorbed gas tax is collected to benefit just a few commuters. The evidence strongly proves otherwise. In both Fredericksburg and Stafford, by far the majority of the revenue generated by the 2 percent tax is kept to benefit every resident, and not spent in any way on VRE. Repeated claims to the contrary cannot change this fact. Since 2001, VRE has received less than 12 percent of the
Sir, you are wrong when it comes ot gas prices in Fredericksburg versus Stafford. I have lived in North Stafford for 20 years. We have ALWAYS spent 6 to 11 cents more per gallon that in F-burg. Whenever we shop, we make it a point to fill the tank down south because there is a REAL savings to be had. Get you facts straight before you spout lies. I'd check your calculator too, you math is about as fuzzy as our esteemed Count board's WAWA is as crooked as they come with price gouging.
BUT, make it a vote on this one issue without tying it into some other unrelated bond issue. AND make it binding so that once it is voted down the folks that want to buy into this ponzi scheme called VRE won't just keep trying to force the issue down the throats of the wiser and more intelligent non William Shatner wannabees.
If given a chance. Are our elected leaders led by Skinner afraid of democracy and what Spotsy voters would do? Put it to the test. Let us vote on this bondoogle.
and by the way - I am educated, a past patron of VRE and yes I have found alternate methods of commuting all for personal reasons. In additiion, I am not an rabid anti-tax extremist. Figures are so easily twisted and they can be twisted to the way you want the information. Then again so can most information. If you are condemming me for my stance against this then so be it. You have not swayed my conviction and personally you are showing your ignorance and being the county embarrassment!
Yes, I am opposed to the VRE proposal. I WAS a patron of the VRE, I was on the train when it derailed, I have sat on the full cars with no AC a couple years ago, I have sturuggled thru the speed restrictions, and being delayed for one reason or another. Mr. Kirk, so far this blog has not gotten personal till your latest post. I have the righrt to verbally oppose this as you have the right to verbally be for it. I would appreciate keeping this in general terms and not get personal.
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