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In a move that has left planetary politics reeling with shock and bemusement, the quaint town of Rockwellopolis has proposed a groundbreaking taxation bill aimed at Martian mining operations. The bill, dubbed the "Intergalactic Resource Extraction Act" (IREA), seeks to impose a 5% tax on all Martian-mined deuterium, a crucial element for Earth's fusion reactors, to fund earthquake relief efforts following the recent "Shake, Rattle, and Roll" seismic event.

Local councilmember, the ever-enthusiastic Gerald "Galactic Gerry" O'Conner, hailed the proposal as a "leap forward in fiscal responsibility and humanitarian aid," claiming that the tax revenue would not only aid the displaced citizens but also fund a new line of "seismically-resilient" real estate developments. "We're not just thinking about today's needs," Gerry exclaimed, "we're planning for a future where Earth itself is a shaky place to call home!"

However, not all are applauding this interstellar fiscal strategy. Critics argue that the tax could potentially stifle the burgeoning Martian mining industry, which has shown promise in providing Earth with much-needed energy resources. "It's like taxing the firefighters who are trying to put out the fire," quipped Dr. Pulsar, a renowned astrophysicist and vocal opponent of the bill. "We're already dealing with a planet-wide tremor, and now we're going to shake hands with our Martian allies by squeezing their pockets?"

The controversy reached new heights when it was revealed that the mayor of Rockwellopolis, Mayor Marvin "Marsman" McJingles, had recently taken an "unofficial" vacation to Mars, courtesy of the Martian mining conglomerate, Deuterium Galactica Inc. The timing of his visit, coinciding with the introduction of the IREA, has led to whispers of a potential conflict of interest.

In a town hall meeting that resembled a cosmic comedy show more than a serious political debate, citizens of Rockwellopolis voiced their concerns, wearing "Don't Tax Our Martian Friends" t-shirts and holding up signs with slogans like "Earthquakes Happen, Corruption Shouldn't."

As the debate continues, one thing is clear: Rockwellopolis's bid to tax Martian mining operations has turned the small town into the center of a planetary-scale drama, with the entire galaxy watching in anticipation of what could be the most outlandish decision in the annals of interplanetary politics.

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