Taxation without consent: Prop 6 poses modern American dilemma

Nearly 250 years ago the founders of the United States revolted against the notion of taxation without representation. Today a similar battle is brewing in California. The issue this time is taxation without consent. For almost a year, California drivers have taken a hit every time they've gassed up. "Oh yeah, it hurts. It hurts my pockets," Paul Roberson II said as he purchased gas at a local station. "It hurts me. " It's an extra 12-cents-per-gallon tax – a tax many say they never wanted.