From: otterpower@xhotmail.com   
      
   On 5/21/2014 2:33 PM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:   
   > Sancho Panza  wrote:   
   >> On 5/20/2014 11:29 PM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:   
   >>> Stephen Sprunk  wrote:   
   >>>> On 20-May-14 17:29, conklin wrote:   
   >>>>> "Adam H. Kerman"  wrote:   
   >   
   >>>>>> Still want to hear from George as to why special taxes on   
   >>>>>> passengers are required if the airport isn't being subsidized.   
   >   
   >>>>> Taxes on passengers are not "subsidies."   
   >   
   >>>> They are if they're not collected in proportion to their usage and by   
   >>>> the provider of what they're using.   
   >   
   >>>> The PFC, which is a flat amount per user levied by and collected by the   
   >>>> airport, is a user fee.   
   >   
   >>> You've got conklin disease and should be ashamed of yourself. It's not   
   >>> a user fee. It's a tax. Passengers don't consume airport resources in   
   >>> proportion to the charge they've paid. What do you think it represents,   
   >>> a washroom attendant fee? Seat rental?   
   >   
   >> Does that apply to Amtrak, too?   
   >   
   > George keeps proposing one for intercity stations.   
   >   
   I am well aware of Mr. Conklin's stand, thank you. I was inquiring as to   
   your position as stated above and how it might relate or not to Amtrak.   
      
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