Ray G wrote:
On Thu, 13 Jan 2005 20:50:33 GMT, Dillon Pyron
wrote:
As far as the
port tax goes, I don't see any flaws in it.
It could be challenged on the grounds that it discriminates against
tourists who arrive by cruise ship as compared to not being a charge
for tourists that arrive by plane. I think this is how the opposition
will battle it in court if it ever passes.
Tourists who arrive by plane spend money every night to stay in Alaska's hotels
or B&B's or whatever other lodging is available.
They also buy all their meals in Alaska.
If a port tax per person tax does not pass, then Alaska could pass a "per ship"
(based on GRT, not number of passengers) tax, and that certainly would not
discriminate on a tourist.
By the way, some of us "tourists" don't mind paying our fair share to protect
the environment we so enjoy. I would not feel discriminated against if Alaska
wants to tax cruise ships or cruise passengers.
I will still go to Alaska.
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