Get paid to ride a bicycle!!!!!

[Buck]

From "League of American Bicyclists"

"Energy Legislation
The Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008
Take Action!

Contact Your United States Senator

We understand that the United States Senate may vote on an energy legislation package this week, (The Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008), which will provide a number of incentives to promote clean energy sources.

The Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008, also includes the bicycle commuter tax benefit provision, previously introduced by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR). The provision provides for qualified bicycle commuting reimbursement for such reasonable expenses incurred by an employee for the purchase of a bicycle, bicycle improvements, repair, and storage.

The Senate is expected to vote on this legislation either tomorrow Thursday, September 18, or Friday, the 19th. Please take a moment to contact your Senator to urge them to vote yes on the Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. "

[MooseToo]

looks like you're a day late and a dollar short with this one too, buck - don't know why you don't read the stuff you post -

anyway - i hope it did not pass - you have to admire the audacity some have in actually holding out their hands for freebies like this crap out of someone else's wallet -

[swedishfish]

this is ridiculous right? im just checking to make sure Im still sane.

[chloe3388]

This a spoof right? Our elected officials would not try to tax us for something like this huh?

[Buck]

"I take it all of you are narrow minded enough that never seeing past
you car and all it's cost to America is the only vision you wish
to see.

OK, fine with me. I'll go back to counting my savings now. ;D ;D

[gwhilikerz]

I commuted to work 37 miles one way. Did that for 30+ yrs. Bicycle that every day? No thanks.

[Cuznguido]

Been riding for many years. Love it to death. Would I take a .gov handout? >:(

[velojym]

I rode 26 miles round trip, through some pretty hilly areas, on my bicycle for a few years. Then, when we moved to the DFW area, I rode from Garland to the west side of Dallas.
I got a huge kick out of the physical condition I was in, and the fuel savings was pretty darned good, too.

Do I think it's right to point a gun at my neighbor's head and demand money for it? Nope.