[Jack21]

In the good old days, the Government taxed the people of the Colonies on stamps, and tea. The people revolted. The Government burned down Washington D.C. The people rebuilt it, and formed a new and better Government. Instead of taxing stamps and tea, the Government taxed alcohol. Then automobiles were invented.

Today, The Commonwealth of Virginia allows Counties to levy personal property tax on automobiles based on value. This can be a hefty annual sum for an expensive import. And of course a sticker must be placed on he windshield to display that the tax has been paid. And the day the new annual stickers are due, the county police set up roadside checks ticketing the tardy.

Today, the inscription on car tags for Washington D.C. residents reads, "Taxation Without Representation". DC is not a State.

Perhaps we ought to invite the Brits back. Give them a box of matches for DC with the understanding we'll pay your tax on stamps and tea, but leave our booze and cars alone.