How to Scare the Politicians on HOT

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   You would think that with THOUSANDS of folks at risk to lose the luxury of free ridership (as slugs) and minimized commute times (as drivers) that there would be a ROAR of opposition.  

	Instead the majority just sit back passively and EXPECT that someone ELSE will lobby FOR them. 

	The grim reality (and truth) is there are very FEW worker bees and far too MANY who love to sit back and savor on the honey. 

	I can say that I have done my part in getting the word out and voicing my opposition to elected officials and news media.

	Thanks to all who have done likewise!

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AveMaria Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 29 Mar 2005 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote AveMaria Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 Aug 2007 at 11:03am
	You would think that with THOUSANDS of folks at risk to lose the luxury of free ridership (as slugs) and minimized commute times (as drivers) that there would be a ROAR of opposition. Instead the majority just sit back passively and EXPECT that someone ELSE will lobby FOR them. The grim reality (and truth) is there are very FEW worker bees and far too MANY who love to sit back and savor on the honey. I can say that I have done my part in getting the word out and voicing my opposition to elected officials and news media. Thanks to all who have done likewise!

Bob Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 14 Dec 2001 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bob Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 Aug 2007 at 10:27am
	The furor over the abusive driver fees has pretty much taken everyone by surprise, including the state delegates. If we could harness that, or the fear that something like that will happen with the implementation of HOT, we have some real leverage. A big reason we have seen relatively muted opposition is the thing is just so confusing and no one knows how it will turn out. However, once it is implemented and the average guy making $30k gets socked with hundreds per year of tolls, things will change dramatically. There is the potential for a avalanche of opposition that will dwarf what we are seeing with the abuse fees. This needs to be pointed out to the powers that be.