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J. Clarke <jclarke...@gmail.com> writes:

> On Sat, 10 Feb 2018 10:18:45 -0500, Dan Espen <dan1...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>>Huge <Huge@nowhere.much.invalid> writes:
>>
>>> On 2018-02-09, Peter Flass <peter...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>> Dan Espen <dan1...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> Peter Flass <peter...@yahoo.com> writes:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> Gareth's Downstairs Computer
>>>>>> <headstone255.but.n...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>>>>> On 08/02/2018 11:12, Ahem A Rivet's Shot wrote:
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Now possibly taxes might in some way not be a debt, but they look
>>>>>>>> like one to me.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Taxation is a protection racket promoted by those who ride
>>>>>>> its gravy train.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Taxation is a way of funding common services that benefit "all". (FSVO
>>>>>> "all")
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hey, it's simple civics but I see you have at least 2 cynical replies
>>>>> so far.
>>>>> 
>>>>
>>>> That is supposed to be the theory. I agree that a lot is skimmed off, and a
>>>> lot more goes to pay for stuff I may not agree with, but without taxes to
>>>> pay for roads, bridges, etc. we'd be in a real mess.
>>>
>>> Interesting example, given that it is entirely possible to operate toll
>>> roads and bridges, and even the State does that.
>>>
>>> A much better example would be defence.
>>
>>How would taking down fences help???
>>
>>(Yes, I know, Britisher.)
>>
>>Another good example, taking care of old people, disabled, that are not able
>>to take care of themselves.
>>
>>The US roads that go interstate are part of the federal system, as they
>>should be. 
>
> They are built and paid for by the states in which they are located.
> The only control the Federal government has over them is that the Feds
> can withhold a payment if they are not constructed and maintained to a
> certain standard.  Essentially the states are bribed to cooperate.

I'm having trouble understanding the Wikipedia comment on the issue:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_Highway_System#Financing

  The federal contribution comes overwhelmingly from motor vehicle and
  fuel taxes (93.5 percent in 2007), and it makes up about 60 percent of
  the contributions by the states.

Does that mean the feds pay 60 percent of the money the states spend?

-- 
Dan Espen