A new gas tax is being considered in Washington right now to help curb greenhouse gas emissions. It called "Low Carbon Fuel Standard." The purpose of this tax is to add more ethanol to fuel at the pump as it generates less carbon whe your car uses it. It would effectively add 25-60 cents per gallon of gas that you purchase to compensate for the more expesive gas. 

 

1. What type of tax system is this tax (flat, progressive, or regressive) and why?

2. Do you think this particular tax is ethical? Please give 2 reasons for yes it is ethical and 2 reasons for no is not ethical