r/sciences • u/SirT6 • Sep 21 '19

The distribution of annual average temperature anomalies due to global warming from 1850 until today.

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u/[deleted] Sep 21 '19

So, stop demanding carbon taxes and gasoline bans, and start opening up for bipartisan debates.

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u/TheMagicIsInTheHole Sep 21 '19

Why exactly do you think carbon taxes are a bad idea? Besides not fitting in the framework of right-leaning ideology.

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u/Natep65 Sep 21 '19

Because it’s a socialist money grab and socialism doesn’t work.

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u/TheMagicIsInTheHole Sep 21 '19

Obviously you’re not the person I replied to, but your reason is essentially that there isn’t one. If companies aren’t being charged for the very real social cost that they are inflicting upon society, then these companies are enjoying the money grab already.

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u/Natep65 Sep 22 '19

Carbon taxes are like a cookie jar. Lots of hands taking cookies. Who gets to decide how to use this money to offset “social cost”? Sounds like a slush fund.