Sunday, September 5, 2010

Nevada Gubernatorial Candidate Proposes Speeding Plan to Raise Revenue

Up to $1,000,000,000, he says.


Link to September 4 Yahoo.com post, "Nevada candidate touts speedy fix to budget crisis".

Excerpt: One Nevada gubernatorial hopeful sees a speedy fix to Nevada's budget crisis. Nonpartisan candidate Eugene "Gino" DiSimone believes people would pay for the privilege to drive up to 90 mph on designated highways — and fill the state's depleted coffers.

DiSimone calls his idea the "free limit plan." He estimates the plan would bring in $1 billion a year.

First, vehicles would have to pass a safety inspection. Then vehicle information would be loaded into a database, and motorists would purchase a transponder.

After setting up an account, anyone in a hurry could dial in, and for $25 charged to a credit card, be free to speed for 24 hours
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Possible common agenda theme?  Libraries in the fast lane.
Giddy up giddy up giddy up

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