“If I am not mistaken, a cyclists has an increased heart rate and respiration. That means that the act of riding a bike results in greater emissions of carbon dioxide from the rider. Since CO2 is deemed to be a greenhouse gas and a pollutant, bicyclists are actually polluting when they ride.”
Washington Rep. Ed Orcutt, defending a bike tax under consideration as part of a larger tax plan. He later apologized, calling his comments “over the top.” (via officialssay)
Today in Congressmen making arguments that make you throw up your hands in frustration. (via shortformblog)
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He also later admitted he hadn’t actually compared the CO2 output of a car versus a person breathing. YOU DON’T SAY.
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