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In article <1d947tINN4j3@iskut.ucs.ubc.ca> leon@unixg.ubc.ca (Leon ter Beek) writes:
>
>There is a monthly levy of about $1.90 on everyones Hydro bill to
>subsidize the BC Transit System.
>Although, I don't mind contributing to public transit, I feel this levy
>is not equally sharred by all BC residents (one levy per household).


>Does anyone know why this levy is on the Hydro bill and not incorporated
>in some tax?
>

Because it's an underhanded way to slip in an indirect charge, and 99% of
people don't complain?

things should be fee-for-service, pay for what you get, and get what you pay 
for. 

>Leon


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