To the editor:

The money grabbers upstate have the new/old idea of putting tolls on our highways and byways. As usual they have to first create a villain so the public will support the new money grab.

The governor has hired an advertising firm to convince the public that we need to toll the truckers. So they tell the public that trucks are causing the majority of the damage to our roads. That's a lie, and we all know it, because it was the legislature taking money away from the roads that caused the damage. Bridge maintenance was not performed and the rust took over. We wash our cars removing the salt for that very reason.

Trucks pay by the mile to the federal government, and that money comes back to be used for roads. They pay their fair share with expensive registration fees even though the money grabbers don't think so.

Were suppose to believe that this toll will be for out-of-state truckers, and that cars will not be tolled at a future date.

"I have a bridge for sale, and I'll give you a good deal" There will be legislation every year following intending to add automobiles, and no representative today can promise it won't. If the tolls go on our highways it's just a matter of time.

Please take two minutes to call, write, or email your representative and senator today. The tolls on our roads will dig into your pocket at the stores because of the added cost to move the goods. Then add on the EZPass account.

We don't have a revenue problem,we have a spending problem. Clean up waste and fraud and enforce the immigration l!aws. Then you won't need to come to me for more.

Let's be heard — No tolls!

Joe Sousa

Tiverton