This debate is between Maginot and ashwin. Ashwin, who leans liberal, will argue that the US government should impose a tax on utility and industrial carbon dioxide emissions. Maginot, who leans conservative, will argue against it.
I should note for the sake of the readers that I, the Mediator, am a libertarian myself, so I may tend to side with Maginot, at least on issues of government policy. I know this is not ideal, but I will do my best to deal with both debaters equally. If either of you believes I am being biased, please say so outloud. My goal is to get both sides to agree to every decision I make, so hopefully bias won't come into play.
We should have a lively debate, and let disagreements form naturally, even if it may seem a little off-topic. As long as you let me do the "organization" aspects, which is my job.
With that said, have at it. I will I leave it to ashwin to make his first argument, since he is the one proposing a change to the status quo.