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Originally Posted by BBKing
a) because you're having an effect on the environment of the people who live and work there
b) because you're taking up road space which could be used more efficiently
c) because there's a perfectly good alternative
d) because the people who live there want you to, it's called democracy
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a) less of an impact than other vehicles which aren't going to be penalised more though. So it's really a popularist "tax the rich, make them pay for being successful and actually getting off their backsides" rather than "lets implement the best device to reduce pollution in the city"
b) so does an estate car or mpv with only one person in it, yet they aren't going to be given an extra penalty. Again, showing that looking good to the public is what this is really about, not targetting what would make the most impact.
c) likewise with other vehicles which aren't going to be penalised more though.
d) so democracy to you is where many of those affected by something have no say in it's implementation? I'll make a note of that.