Because “Special Interest Groups” Are Groups That Disagree With The Journalist

Missouri business groups voice support for gas tax hike:

Chambers of commerce, heavy construction and engineering trade groups, and municipal and county government associations were among those who testified in favor of the legislation Wednesday at a Senate transportation committee hearing.

That is, groups that would directly or indirectly benefit from increasing taxes on everyone favor raising those taxes.

All right, raising taxes on people who buy gasoline which is a subset of “everyone.” However, the purpose is the same. And they’re not just business groups, they’re business groups who benefit.

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2 thoughts on “Because “Special Interest Groups” Are Groups That Disagree With The Journalist

  1. And the compromise will weigh most heavily upon those who aren’t paying attention.

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