So I've been thinking about the benefits. Now I love Earth, it's a really pretty little planet and I've got no where else to go.

I understand there are some megalomaniacs out there that have no talent but to tell people what they can and can't do.

I also understand CO2 isn't a very powerful greenhouse gas, with almost 0 effect on temperature.

So what are the Pro's and Con's of CO2 emissions tax?

Pro's
1.- Environment? Well any taxation reduces the citizens prosperity, so it stands to reason that this will reduce consumption. Any reduction in consumption will be beneficial to our planet because of our mostly parasitic relationship.

Also since it will affect our prosperity it should also:
2.- Decrease traffic and smog.
3.- Reduce net immigration cos of the lower standard of living to work ratio (Australia is already on average is the most expensive place to live in the world at our current exchange rate).

So 3 Pro's.

Con's:
1.- Increase crime + underground economy.
2.- Increase unemployment (all general taxes do this, as they constrain GDP growth).
3.- Reduce population health... less money to buy good food, medicines, etc.


So what y'all reckon? List your pro's and con's.