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Old December 29th, 2003, 04:06 AM
Bill
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"RJ" wrote in message
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On Sat, 27 Dec 2003 23:15:50 -0500, "Bill" wrote:



So your bridge toll may go in part to New York-area transit, but at the

same
time New Yorkers are paying even more money to support programs way

outside
the city.


Precisely. For example, NYC residents pay taxes that support your
roads...even if they don't own cars.


Not unless they buy gasoline or diesel.

Incorrect. A portion of general revenue taxes goes into roads as well.