In a message dated 12/5/03 8:19:01 AM, gnarlodious@EARTHLINK.NET writes:

<< Don't forget the Bush
administration has s a $10,000 tax writeoff  (AKA subsidy) to corporations
buying these vehicles. >>

I'm not sure of all the details, but I believe the tax advantage comes from
being able to depreciate the vehicle at a higher rate.  The intention was to
help small businessmen, such as contractors, buy trucks over a certain weight
class, small dump trucks and such.  Whether on purpose or by happy accident, if
you mix one physician with one Hummer all the parameters of the tax code are
met.

George