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OT - new carbon tax 4-Mar-2011 At 11:43:31 AM Gavo

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Sorry I should be clear here.

I have no opinion on the carbon tax. Honestly Im only going on about all this because of someone earlier essentially denying AGW. Thats all. Because the situation is that its happening, there is solid evidence and science backing it, and a couple of people have managed to stir up debate, when there is none. And I just cant stand people propagating disinformation.

Carbon tax... economics.. Not my field.

Yes, moving forward with alternative fuels is something that needs to be done, and isnt. I think largely because of what I said I hate before.. disinformation being spread and debates being undertaken when there is no real argument against it.

Having said that, I suppose making people think twice about something because its expensive might work, I dont know. I suppose its kind of similiar to speeding fines. I hate the things but fact is, I dont speed now because I really cant afford to waste money on a ticket. So I guess it works.. making people pay for things.

But to continue that, it would be harsh of the government to slap taxes on people for things (like fuel etc) when they do not give an alternative.. the PT sucks, and we dont have any alternative energies.. research in the area is pathetic in terms of funding right now. They certainly need to crank that up.

Also, now I dont know if this is true, but I was told that Australias carbon emissions include coal that is exported. If thats the case, or even if not, the carbon tax should be passed onto the countries receiving the coal... It seems extremely unfair to charge Australians a tax when theyre not even actually outputting the carbon. But like I said I have no valid source of this, its just what I heard. Not sure if its true.