NewsSay No to HST on Bikes!
February 1, 2010
Squeaky Wheels Get the Grease
No HST on cycling in BC!
If you disagree with paying 7% more for bikes and bike parts this year, maybe head on over to the Squeaky Wheels site and sign the petition there. While there are some good things about going to one sales tax, it’s abit underhanded that they are taking this opportunity to assess the tax against sectors of our economy that have been exempt for a long time. The hypocrisy is compounded by the fact that while you can get some of your gas HST free, bikes will see an increase in tax. It’s pretty tough to call yourself “Green” in those circumstances.
Even if you don’t sign the petition, have a look through some of the comments and check out their Facebook Group. There’s some very interesting reading over there.
Hey Smoke,
Thanks for passing this on. I see the petition has over 3000 people now! Pretty good, but there must be lots more people out there who agree it is wrong-headed to increase taxes on such a environmentally friendly and healthy way to get around?? The direct link to the petition is http://tinyurl.com/squeakywheels