Oil Conundrum
The fear that high oil prices will prompt a global economic slowdown have led to a plethora of suggestions to stem demand. Some of the ideas being bantered about include limiting the number of days you are allowed to drive, as in London, raising the gas tax and investing in public transport.
What do you think of the suggestions? Are they premature or off the wall? On target?
A friend saw a Hummer with a 0MPG license plate cruising the Triad. Are the days of flaunting conspicuous consumption gone? Are you ready to buy a Prius or hop a bus to work? And do you think the government should prioritize investing in alternative energy? Think nuclear powerplant in your backyard. Or a wind farm along I40.
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