Proposition B is flawed
by Larry Rohrbach

No one would disagree with the fact that Missouri's roads could be improved. Where Missourians differ is how to do that. The first solution in the minds of the government is "spend more money." Proposition B would increase taxes by half billion a year, the biggest tax increase in Missouri history. The problem with throwing money at our road problems is that we've done that before. Just 10 years ago I supported a six-cent fuel tax increase, and we're worse off now than we were then. We spend more money, and the roads and bridges continue to get worse.
Proposition B is more than just a way to fund the roads. It is a dramatic change in tax policy. About two-thirds of the tax dollars generated by Proposition B will come directly from the pockets of Missourians who may or may not even drive. The tax dollars will come mostly from poorer Missourians and the money they spend on things like clothes, shoes, appliances, etc. Proposition B is not just about funding highways, its about what kind of tax policy we want in Missouri.
Our biggest problem is not money; it's accountability. Spending lots more money right now on Missouri's highways is putting the cart before the horse. The Missouri Department of Transportation has spent a lot of time telling us what needs to be fixed and how much it's going to cost to do it. The problem is, we've heard it before. The list of things that need to be fixed is the same as the list from 10 years ago. Haven't we been feeding our tax dollars into these programs the entire time? They've spent money on new buildings all over the state. They fly commissioners to commission meetings in department-owned airplanes. It seems they have money for everything except the road improvements promised.
To top it all off, the director of Transportation states that this huge tax increase is a good start but is only half what's needed to do the job. Let's get our transportation house in order first, and then let's talk money.
Proposition B throws money at a problem, but most of the money comes from folks who don't cause the problem. We can do better, but only if we say NO to Proposition B on August 6.
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Select the correct answer.
What is Rohrbach's MAIN argument against Proposition B?

A.
Proposition B doesn't raise enough money to repair the roads.
B.
The roads are in good condition and don't need to be repaired.
C.
The money raised by Proposition B will unlike

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Proposition B is flawed
by Larry Rohrbach

No one would disagree with the fact that Missouri's roads could be improved. Where Missourians differ is how to do that. The first solution in the minds of the government is "spend more money." Proposition B would increase taxes by half billion a year, the biggest tax increase in Missouri history. The problem with throwing money at our road problems is that we've done that before. Just 10 years ago I supported a six-cent fuel tax increase, and we're worse off now than we were then. We spend more money, and the roads and bridges continue to get worse.
     Proposition B is more than just a way to fund the roads. It is a dramatic change in tax policy. About two-thirds of the tax dollars generated by Proposition B will come directly from the pockets of Missourians who may or may not even drive. The tax dollars will come mostly from poorer Missourians and the money they spend on things like clothes, shoes, appliances, etc. Proposition B is not just about funding highways, its about what kind of tax policy we want in Missouri.
     Our biggest problem is not money; it's accountability. Spending lots more money right now on Missouri's highways is putting the cart before the horse. The Missouri Department of Transportation has spent a lot of time telling us what needs to be fixed and how much it's going to cost to do it. The problem is, we've heard it before. The list of things that need to be fixed is the same as the list from 10 years ago. Haven't we been feeding our tax dollars into these programs the entire time? They've spent money on new buildings all over the state. They fly commissioners to commission meetings in department-owned airplanes. It seems they have money for everything except the road improvements promised.
     To top it all off, the director of Transportation states that this huge tax increase is a good start but is only half what's needed to do the job. Let's get our transportation house in order first, and then let's talk money.
     Proposition B throws money at a problem, but most of the money comes from folks who don't cause the problem. We can do better, but only if we say NO to Proposition B on August 6.
www.joplinglobe.com
10
Select the correct answer.
What is Rohrbach's MAIN argument against Proposition B?

A. 
Proposition B doesn't raise enough money to repair the roads.
B. 
The roads are in good condition and don't need to be repaired.
C. 
The money raised by Proposition B will unlike

Sherixn · Answer

Please show the rest of C. and D. if there is one

SmokeyBrown · Answer

Hi, and welcome to QuestionCove!

It seems like Rohrbach's main issue with proposition B is that it doesn't address the root of the problem it's trying to solve. That is, the state is trying to raise more money for road repairs and maintenance, even though they haven't managed to spend the money they have responsibly.
Rohrbach says that they've tried putting more money into roads, and this hasn't worked because the money is going towards other things, some of which he lists--in summary, the root cause and Rohrbach's priority is a lack of oversight. He also mentions that increasing taxes according to proposition B will be harmful to taxpayers, many of whom don't drive and can't afford to pay more taxes.
If any of the answer choices match up with these points, I think that would be a strong answer.

As Sherixn said, it would also be helpful for us to see all of the answer choices, if you're able to share them