Should Private Car Owners Be Taxed for Pollution

More and more families in China are able to own a car since the economy of China has been improving phenomenally. But with so many more vehicals on the streets, the pollution, especially the air condition, is worsening. As a result, the government decided to tax private cars. In my humble opinion, the authority is on the wrong path to solving the environment's problems.

Obviously, tax on private cars cannot prevent people from using cars for their families. The world is becoming faster now and people need an automobile to connect with this rapidly developing society. Private car ownership is a trend which cannot be stopped by anyone. Therefore, this kind of tax will not protect the environment, while the load of middle class will be increased. Secondly, taxing private cars is unfair to the poor. The rich can always buy a car no matter how strong the tax is. The poor and the middle class are not supposed to be the ones to pay, since they are truly sensitive to the price.
In conclusion, private car owners should not be taxed for pollution. It is the responsibility of the authorities to solve the problem since citizens have been taxed so much. Public transportation should be modified and the quality of the gas should be improved. And if a policy can be created which encourages people to use public tools like buses and subways, that will be more efficient and helpful.