Neil Tolhurst

Let’s apply the “Myth Busters” TV show’s concept to Connecticut’s tolls controversy.

Authors Gail Berritt and Sean Goldrick closed their pointed criticism of Toni Boucher with this: “Cut through the obfuscation, and the choice is simple.” That’s great idea! Let’s cut through your obfuscation, half truths, and misleading claims.

Electronic driving taxes (a.k.a. “tolls”) are a bad idea for numerous reasons. The push for tolls in Connecticut is based on the false premise that a new revenue source is needed. The Special Transportation Fund (STF) needs to be returned to its original purpose of only funding upkeep of our roads and bridges.