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Originally Posted by Azure
First of, to think that the implementation of the carbon tax in Canada will move the needle of climate change in a positive direction is complete bull####. Canada already contributes basically nothing to worldwide carbon emissions,
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I can see why people dislike the Carbon Tax or question its effectiveness. But the argument that "Canada is contributing very little of the global carbon emissions, therefore we shouldn't worry or do anything" is a ridiculous line of thinking. I mean, it only makes sense as an argument if you think Climate Change is a hoax.
Apply the same logic to other issues and it sounds equally ridiculous:
"Canada contributes basically nothing to worldwide instances of
human trafficking, therefore we shouldn't worry about it or do anything about it in our own country".
I consider it fairly common sense, that regardless of a terrible thing's occurence rate in our nation we should do SOMETHING to stop it.
You could certainly argue that the Carbon Tax isn't the best method to combat climate change, but then what do you argue should be done? If climate change is an issue that requires our attention, what should we do?
I know personally in my own life, the rising price of fuel (worldwide price fluctuations + the carbon tax) have pushed myself and my wife to purchase more fuel efficient vehicles (I don't own an EV). I look at the fuel efficiency ratings as one of the key attributes of my vehicle purchases. So I guess in that sense, the Carbon Tax (along with other price contributors) has impacted my purchasing decisions.
But what always makes me chuckle is the family members/colleagues/whoever who argue that the Carbon Tax is terrible while also driving a Dodge Ram/F-150 as their commuter vehicle. I mean, I guess any tax sucks, but some people aren't doing themselves any favours with their driving/purchasing decisions.