I know that no one wants to pay extra money for anything, especially since the middle class is being squeezed economically and globally, but I can't believe with such uncertainty in fuel sources, projected availability and prices and the rising concerns of global warming that people, particularly in relatively small nations, such as the United Kingdom, are still purchasing SUV's.

I mean, at what point are we going to wake up? So, in that context, the road tax hikes were very much necessary. I applaud the efforts of the British government to assuage the effects of really stupid behavior. I hate to be so krass, but come on, now.

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