We don't take the oil company profits, and we don't raise their taxes. we just stop subsidizing them. What do you think?
2007-06-22 07:46:09 · 14 answers · asked by hichefheidi 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
lenny bruce, you got it!
2007-06-22 08:13:44 · update #1
sure homeschool, but they can't go into places that are owned by other people...like state land, etc...and I am FINE with them passing the taxes on to us! They already do anyhow...only now, it is open to competition, which drives prices down...
2007-06-22 08:15:42 · update #2
I like it. But we also need to stop going to war just to reduce Middle East oil production to drive up oil company profits.
2007-06-22 10:57:22 · answer #1 · answered by Ray Eston Smith Jr 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
You do understand, ANY increase in costs of producing oil or gasoline will be passed on to the consumer. That said. I'm very willing to let the free market take over in regards to the oil companies. Of course, that includes allowing them to drill and refine oil without government restrictions as well. Taxes are also paid by the consumer. Do you think CEO's pay corporate taxes?
2007-06-22 15:05:04 · answer #2 · answered by Homeschool produces winners 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I will go for that.
But at the same time we need to NOT subsidize ethanol, it is a horrible idea.
We need to allow oil companies to develop tar sands, and oil shale, and we need to standardize the 13 blends of gasoline into maybe 3 of them. And we need to allow for more refineries to be built.
It is the only long-term strategy that will bring down oil prices.
2007-06-22 14:49:25 · answer #3 · answered by Nickoo 5 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Sounds good to me! Let's stop a lot of the subsidizing we are doing...it has gotten out of control.
2007-06-22 14:53:29 · answer #4 · answered by ItsJustMe 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Yes
2007-06-22 14:50:22 · answer #5 · answered by Jasmine 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
And do you also have an idea as to how we can force oil companies into responsible business practices? In other words, make them financially liable for the consequences of their doing business? As opposed to making citizens liable for the consequences of their doing business? As in Valdez, air pollution, toxic ruination at refinery accidents, etc?
I'm listening...
2007-06-22 15:01:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
I think Exxon Mobil needs to be shutdown because they have never paid their fines to date for the Exxon Valdez oil spill on the Alaskan Coast line. They committed the crime, they need to be punished for it.
2007-06-22 15:03:55 · answer #7 · answered by leonard bruce 6 · 7⤊ 1⤋
Hooray!
2007-06-22 15:02:54 · answer #8 · answered by Trav 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
The best way to stop subsidizing them is to stop electing people who represent them.
2007-06-22 14:51:33 · answer #9 · answered by Amy m 6 · 6⤊ 3⤋
Sounds good. While we are at it, lets end the subsidies for everyone.
2007-06-22 14:54:10 · answer #10 · answered by The Stylish One 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋