Are you in favor of a luxury tax on motorcycles and atv's

You're kidding, right? Most motorcycles are not toys, they are only forms of transportation for most people. If you want a tax for a motorcycle, consider the motorcycle license the tax part.

Nope. My first bike was bought in college to get around because I could not afford anything else. It definitely was not a 'luxury' but a necessity.

Blow it, Tom.
People with motorcycles do not necessarily have money.
Each & every one that I bought for myself cost $600 or less.
I rode them because they were a heck of a lot cheaper than running my old F-150 at 10 mpg.

Yes, I ride a Harley now, but that is because my kid told his mother she had to buy one with the insurance if he did not come home from Iraq. He came home, in 3 separate shipments.

Luxury? I think not.

I smoke too. Did anyone ever notice that while the politicians r trying to get rid of smoking through various legislation, that at the same time they r depending on us ADDICTS for their funding??? Raise the tobacco tax to pay for schools?
What happens when they get their wish? No smoking=no money.

Do not you think we pay enough taxes?What kind of idiot are you? Hell no we should not pay taxes on motorcycles.To me they are a luxury, but some people use them for their only means of transportation. If you are so thrilled about giving your money to the government you should just donate it to your local dogcatcher.

yes tax helmets, they are not necessary for the operation of the vehicle & therefore are an unneccesary luxury.

If you're that concerned, why do not you just donate all your spare money to the IRS.

You're a blithering idiot.

People that own motorcycles & atv is have money? I bought my first motorcycle because I could not afford to put gas in my truck for my long commute. And most of the atv is around here r owned by farmers who use them for rounding up livestock or spreading fertilizer.

Why should there be a luxury tax on these methods of conveyance, as opposed to actual ''luxury'' vehicles, like Lamborghinis or Porsches? I already pay personal property tax on my motorcycle, & now u want more of my hard-earned money?

And how r motorcycles harmful to my health? The most harmful thing to my health is the way my blood pressure goes up when blabbering liberals go spouting nonsense.

Where do you live?North Korea.

I am assuming you're playing devils advocate. If not, you're an idiot. straight up.

I've counted on a motorcycle for my only source of transportation for years. Fortunately, I no longer need to do so. although I still prefer a bike over a cage anyday.

I am not alone in this. I know PLENTY of people that only own a motorcycle. And plenty more that commute via their motorcycle & leave their cage at home. reducing emmissions, reducing traffic, etc, etc.

Not too many people take personal watercraft to work every day. And cigarettes. a little bit of a stretch, do not ya think? How about taxing u for not installing a non-slick mat in ur bathtub. Wet porceline is, indeed, hazardous to ur health.

Personally - I think the idea of a luxury tax, regardless of what you're applying it to - is a crime. Why should anyone, regardless of income - have to pay extra taxes - on top of what they already pay in sales & income tax - just because they used the fruits of their labor to buy something they enjoy? Luxury taxes r socialism, plain & simple. And the last time I checked, the United States was based on Capitalism.

I bet ''Tom B'' is an alias for Al Gore! Al, you're busted!!!

NO

TROLL ALERT!!!! TROLL ALERT!!!!

Would be a much better idea to have a luxury tax on non-commercial use SUV's, Hummers and the like. If you NEED a 7 liter engine to tow stuff around get a tax break but if you have a small d*** and need a symbol you should be taxed for the inefficiency and traffic problems you cause.
Motorcycles should get a tax break to promote use.
Not everyone is in USA and only uses them as toys.
Tax gas at 60%, the people who waste most will then pay most

Choosing a motorcycle over a car for commuting makes sense. I get 50MPG from my Roadstar. My car is 22MPG. I should think that we actually get some sort of incentive for considering the enviornment and conserving gas.

Luxury tax? Have you ever ridden a motorcycle when it is under 40 degrees? No luxury there my friend..

Yes, great idea. We can always walk, anyway. Who need a motorcycle? Luxury tax on motorcycle is definitely necessary.

No way. Many atv is r work vehicles, used on farms & ranches. Others r used by state & local governments for search & rescue purposes. Some people who use them for hunting or just for getting out in the woods r physically disabled & could not do these activities at all without their atv's. As for motorcycles, they consume less than half as much fuel as a typical car on the road, & they also take up about half as much space. I have seen as many as 4 motorcycles in a single parking space at my local college, where parking is scarce. If anything there should be a tax break for riding motorcycles.

Its amazing..people like u always want to take money out of my pocket. Here is something for u to think about.

Ive heard people like u demonize the oil companies for making a profit. Lets see, when it comes down to it what is their profit on a gal of gas? Its about 8 cents. These companies have EMPLOYEES that require salaries ,and I am sure some kind of benefit package that requires funding. They pay for exploration of new resources, pay dividends to stock holders. I am sure they also have a few taxes to pay also.etc etc etc.

On the other hand, who may I ask makes money off the oil companies & does not pay a dime for any of the for mentioned expenses????? Answer the GOVERNMENT!!! So u cry baby libs want to see lower gas prices?How about getting the government to CUT taxes on gasoline at all levels...Fed,State & local. Yes the oil companies have made Billions, so what!!! Ask yourselves what the government made off the oil companies ,and then ask yourselves why they need to raise my income taxes. I dare u to ask ur Senators or Congressman for this amount ...see what they say. More taxes HELL NO!!!!!!!

you're a dink.

typical politician attitude, we need money, lets raise taxes.

better yet, lets raise taxes on an industry that does not have a powerful lobby.

how about the government doing something responsible and running the country like a business.

No thanks. I pay enough taxes.
I hope you never become an elected official with you wanting to raise taxes and pass helmet laws and the like.

Why must we raise taxes? How about lowering spending?
I ride my motorcycle to work, it is not a weekend toy.

Let me guess, you're a democrat, right? Why do not we tax stupid ideas? We could pay off the national debt with you alone.

WHY? What is next luxury taxes on dining out, ipods, cell phones, home computers, gas for other than work, hunting supplies? As you can see that line of thinking just wo not fly!

hell no!

why should i pay extra tax on my motorcycle? i have as much right to use the road as anyone else, & i dont cause congestion by sitting in jams, blocking junctions ect. have u considered that motorcycles r no more a luxury than a car, they r just a mode of transport?? i also have a car for ferrying my kids about, every journey takes longer, uses more fuel & is less energy efficient, therefore being worse for the enviroment. i am taxed on everything, please dont encourage tax on my energy efficient machine.

no..