Quote Originally Posted by DebW View Post
I've asked my representative (whom I know personally because I volunteered on his campaign) to support a gas tax increase. The state is in very poor fiscal shape right now, and the debts of the MBTA and Turnpike Authority could handicap future state budgets and borrowing potential. The alternative of doubling Turnpike tolls is grossly inequitable.
If I was going to take action, I'd do the same thing. I think it helps politicians to know that some constituents won't be calling up irate at the prospect of higher gas prices.

I admit I did reply to the sender of the email; I just said "Bike to work!" She replied back: "It takes me an hour and 15 minutes to drive to work. Riding is out of the question." That's typical at my work: People drive 40, 50, 60 miles, sometimes even more, to get here. What do you say to encourage bike commuting for somebody who's chosen to live out in the boonies and drive over an hour each way?