When people say such stupid things as this, they really should be shot and killed. This guy suggests that “gas-guzzling” and “useless” SUVs should be taxed to pay for energy research.
I completely fail to see how the shape of a vehicle should qualify it for heavier taxes than other vehicles. It’s ridiculous to think that a Caddilac Deville with its 4.6L V8 or a Ford F-350 with a fucking huge 7.3L diesel shouldn’t be included in this guy’s rant, all because of their shape. Most SUVs are built on a truck platform, with the same available engines, but this guy doesn’t mention Ford Rangers or Toyota Tacomas, either.
People who bitch about SUVs really need to shut the fuck up. After all, it’s not the soccer moms driving their kids to the mall in their 20 mpg SUV that you need to worry about–it’s me, in my 10 mpg Ford F-150. Try focusing on real-life facts, not emotional bias.