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That's theoretical, whereas government and corporations deal with realities.

100% capitalism isn't practical and is unfair (e.g, to the poor and sick). What is a fair way to divide costs for road usage: time of use, miles driven, emissions, cost of vehicle, ability to pay? It's not an easy answer, and many are practically unenforceable. Hence, tax.

And for the record: I'm generally capitalist by economic viewpoint.




The way road usage costs are determined doesn't really matter - it's enforced by a mutually accepted contract. Yes, that's theoretical ;).




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