[Nmcaver] nmcaver Digest, Vol 21, Issue 7

Mon Jun 26 11:26:55 EDT 2006

Tax; A contribution for the support of a government required of persons, groups or businesses within the domain of that government. (The American Heritage Dictionary)
I stand by my statement.
The passes at the web site below cost $50.00. True, that you are not required to buy one. But you will still be charged entrance fees at the parks if you don't have one. By definition these are taxes.

So when a park Superintendent decides to raise entrance fees, how is this not "taxation without representation". He is not elected. And it seems to me that issues like this caused quite a reaction a few hundred years ago.

Bill Ellis  
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  http://www.nps.gov/fees_passes.htm

  No one is required to obtain these - they are offered for convenience.

  Mike Bilbo
  Outdoor Recreation Planner/
  NM Leave No Trace & Treadlightly Coordinator
  Socorro Field Office
  901 S. Highway 85
  Socorro, New Mexico 87801
  Ph 505-838-1278, Fax 505-835-0223, E:  mbilbo at blm.gov

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  The National Parks Pass and the Golden Eagle are fancy names for another
  TAX TO USE OUR OWN PUBLIC LANDS.

  Bill Ellis
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      1. Re: Guadelupe NP fee increase. (Pat O'Connell)

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   Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 10:58:44 -0600
   From: Pat O'Connell <gypkap at gmail.com>
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   Is the Guads fee considered an admission charge? If so, The National
   Parks Pass or Golden Eagle Pass can be used in lieu of admission. Since
   I haven't seen the proposal, I really can't comment further.

   Pat O'Connell

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