The Blomberg link you provided was a useful read because it highlights how tax thinking is partisan. For example, "You might think both would pay the same sales tax ... while the driver would pay an additional gas tax, with that money going toward roads. In 37 states you'd be wrong—that's how many places have a fuel exemption for sales tax."

No, I would not think fuel should have two sales taxes.

The article concludes by advocating for fuel taxes to be added to the general fund instead of being siloed for roads. That sounds like a great way to take what is a specific use tax and spend it on everything, instead of the thing being used.

If you propose raising the fuel tax, well maybe that is needed.

Also, please help me understand where I have access to free parking on public land. Cettainly not at the airport or downtown streets in large cities.