On Sat, 07 Feb 2009 14:13:46 GMT, "Tom Littleton"
wrote:

....an interesting view supporting an early form of unequal or graduated
taxation:
"When the toll upon carriages of luxury, upon coaches, postchaises, &c. is
made somewhat higher in proportion to their weight, than upon carriages of
necessary use, such as carts and wagons, &c. the indolence and vanity of the
rich is made to contribute in a very easy manner to the relief of the poor."

want to guess the source of the quote?
Tom


Easy. Simply google it.

Question: Who determines what rich and poor is? I had a couple at
the food pantry on Thursday driving a three year old BMW 5 series.
Should they be paying a higher toll than, say, The Handyman in his new
fishing car. And, no, I didn't miss your point. d;o)

Dave