Beth that works for communities as well. Its simple behavior management. Its very subtle too.
Myself I'd do it two ways: negatives: increase taxes on certain items, such as SUV's and other vehicles that are low gas milage or high pollution; Substantially increase the taxes on gasoline, so that the actual price is above the world price; Require a significant increase in the CAFE standards; positives: tax rebates on highly fuel efficient vehicles, both on purchase and gas etc.; do the same for low polluting vehicles; Also do the same for manufacturers, give tax incentives for going beyond the current pollution standards. Give research incentives for developing alternative energy approaches. In combination with advertising (read media manipulation) that could result in significant decreases in pollution and substantially reduce the dependence on foreign oil. larry -- Larry C. Lyons ColdFusion/Web Developer Certified Advanced ColdFusion 5 Developer EBStor.com 8870 Rixlew Lane, Suite 204 Manassas, Virginia 20109-3795 tel: (703) 393-7930 fax: (703) 393-2659 Web: http://www.ebstor.com http://www.pacel.com email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Chaos, panic, and disorder - my work here is done. -- > -----Original Message----- > From: Beth F [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2002 5:53 PM > To: CF-Community > Subject: Re: Wasteful Americans (was Re: Jeep Grand Cherokee) [SNIP] > This is a great idea. Incentives instead of punishment. > Works for dog > training too! > > ______________________________________________________________________ Signup for the Fusion Authority news alert and keep up with the latest news in ColdFusion and related topics. http://www.fusionauthority.com/signup.cfm Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
