Larry Dighera wrote:
I hope this isn't a 'divide and conquer scenario. First implement
user fees for airlines only, then once the fee structure is in place,
add GA to those paying user fees.

Do you seriously think there's any doubt that will happen? Of course it's divide
and conquer. The airlines are harping now (with very little real ammunition)
that GA isn't paying its way and they are. Once this goes in, they will be able
to "prove" that's true with very little (if any) slanting.

The airlines will use this exemption to argue that GA should be excluded from
"their" airports, and some politicians will be able to make political hay by
"correcting" this "inequity." From what I know about people in New Jersey, there
will be a strong public outcry to quit using "their" tax money to support those
"rich" people flying all those "noisy little airplanes."

We'll wind up being banned from major airports *and* have to pay user fees on
top of that.

George Patterson
There's plenty of room for all of God's creatures. Right next to the
mashed potatoes.