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Old 04-09-2008, 03:16 PM   #42
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Originally Posted by lakershaker View Post
Putting in a control mechanism like an excise tax will self-regulate to an extent the size of boats. And for the portion that still go for a big boat, it provides a revenue stream to offset their impact. Maybe specify that this revenue stream would be for lake and waterbody use only - like to provide the funding for marine patrol and fish & game everyone says is lacking, or to help remediate environmental problems caused by boats and wakes. Similar to what happens in housing - if you build a giant place, you will pay more in taxes, if you have a modest house, you'll pay less.

Oh brother... I imply from your user profile that your primary state of residence is CT. I am glad you cannot vote your "tax everything for the good of the people" mentality in NH.
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