I've never been able to figure that one out.
"Turnpike reviews who gets a free pass at tolls; Some state workers could lose longstanding union perk"
Facing the prospect of new toll increases, the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority is taking a fresh look at an old program that allows nearly 4,000 drivers to pass through toll booths without spending a dime.
Alan LeBovidge, the authority's executive director, said yesterday that he is taking steps to determine if the program is being abused or whether some passes need to be revoked.
The authority's board has been scrutinizing the free transponder program as members attempt to stave off a second toll increase in as many years. It is one of 37 issues the board is studying as it contemplates changes in the tolling system this summer....
Translation: Tolls will be GOING UP AGAIN!!!
Tolls up, food up, fuel up, health care up, war $$$ up.
After a while, I don't believe in government anymore.
Looters, that's what they are!!!
The free rides have long been a symbol of the old-style patronage perks given out to bigwigs and their friends. For years, turnpike managers have made periodic attempts at curbing their use, stripping them, for example, from turnpike managers, elected officials, and appointed officials over the past few years....
Ron Paul is RIGHT!
These things get created and they are IMPOSSIBLE to get rid of!!!!
But beyond the symbolism, LeBovidge said, he is not sure much money is involved and believes that efforts to end the program may not be worth it.
"I can't tell you whether this is one of our top priorities," he said. "There's a whole bunch of other stuff out there, like salary range and healthcare costs."
There they go, tinkering around the edges just like Dr. Ron says.
