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Posted March 6, 2013 by in Articles
 
 

Washington State GOP Rep. Says Bike Riders Pollute The Environment, Should Be Taxed



In an email to one of his constituents, Washington State Representative Ed Orcutt (R-Kalama) argues that bicycling is bad for the environment, so bike riders should be taxed. According to Orcutt, because ofthe “increased heart rate and respiration[...] riding a bike results in greater emissions of carbon dioxide from the rider”.

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Here is a link to the email.