text: with gas prices so high, would it be a good idea for us to get a tax break for using public transportation? i know in some states a person can write off their transportation to and from work if the person gives the receipts when doing their taxes.  it would be a great incentive if we were given additional tax breaks if we use public transportation instead.  i heard that some in the government would give tax break if you ride a bike, but if you live more than 20 miles away and you have a briefcase, it's ridiculous.  will you use public transport to get a tax break?  if so let your state rep know. the federal govenment made 17 billion in gasoline taxes last quarter. how about they roll back that 18.9 cent tax. btw, that 17 billion is just from exxonmobil who recorded a 8 billion profit. who's doing the gouging?  to chad: our gas is cheapest because our outrageous taxes on it aren't as outrageous as the rest of the world. and referring to americans as though you werent one doesn't make you smarter or enlightened. in fact you come off like a whiner.