Question

In the first paragraph, Rohrbach writes: "Just 10 years ago I supported a six-cent fuel tax increase, and we're worse off now than we were then." What was Rohrbach's purpose in adding this sentence?

A.
To show that tax increases don't always improve what the government says it will improve
B.
To demonstrate that some tax increases are good for Missouri
C.
To encourage Missourians to buy less gas
D.
To prove that he has lived in Missouri for over ten years

Answer 1

A.

To show that tax increases don't always improve what the government says it will improve

Step-by-step explanation:

By stating that despite supporting a fuel tax increase in the past, the current situation is worse off, Rohrbach implies that the promised improvements or benefits from the tax increase did not materialize as expected. This suggests a skepticism or criticism of the government's claims regarding the positive impact of tax increases. It highlights the idea that tax increases may not always lead to the intended or desired outcomes, contrary to what the government may assert.