"RCE" wrote in message
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"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
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It doesn't go far enough, because asking people to pick a different car
is venturing into a decision that verges on religion. I can't think of
any other product which is so tightly bound to people's egos or crotches
than automobiles. Like I said, it would take a real president with balls
to touch the subject. The message would be somewhat insulting, but
sometimes, people need a bucket of cold water dumped on their heads.


Have no fear. The concept of supply and demand in a free market will do
all the policing required. At some price people will take drastic action
and demand will fall quickly. The oil companies and others involved still
have to sell product to sustain growth while covering costs.
Prices will drop.

Eisboch


I'm not so sure about that. A lot of people think that if they can afford
expensive gasoline, it means there's no problem. They don't think outside of
their own situation. Someone needs to impress upon them (through
suggestions, not laws) that "there's a world outside of you". The prevalence
of certain types of vehicles is proof that this message hasn't gotten
through yet.