Carbon tax will hurt more than help

Gov. Inslee (Al Gore wannabe) is striking unfounded fear and hysteria by wanting a carbon tax, which would raise $1.5 billion every 2 years to reduce pollution. He wants us to model ourselves after California. Really? No thank you. California is a basket case. In case the governor didn’t know, former President Obama proposed this to the Senate and it was voted down 99-0. Where’s the guarantee that it will do what it’s supposed to do?

This is estimated to raise fuel, electricity and natural gas costs from 5-11 percent. Great idea for job creation and attracting new business. I thought Democrats were all for the “little guy.” These taxes will hurt far more than they will help, especially those who pay a larger percentage of their income for energy.

There is absolutely no need for this stupid carbon tax. Call, email or write your representative. Tell them no carbon tax. If this does pass and goes into effect on July 1, 2019, I would love to hear a Democrat explain to a constituent when asked why their energy bill is so high, and why we have the highest gas tax in the nation.

Mark Duclos

Spokane Valley