Re: gas prices

[Hal Taylor <taylor@domain.elided>]

Robert,

Well put.  I'm an american, and WELCOME $2/gallon gas prices.  America has too
long considered cheap petrol a birthright, and as you mention, it shows in
vehicle design.  And apart from select urban areas, it shows in the built
environment, as well.  There is a long standing tradition which is unhealthy
and should be challengened, even if it means a slap in the face.

Do I still want a 3 litre V6?  Yes, but I think it should be a luxury.  I do
have some sympathy for the poor (and also for independent truckers), but again,
things need to change (and will eventually, one way or another).  I believe
that, at present, over 50% of new vehicles sold in the U.S are SUV's or pickup
trucks.  Sure, some people have legitimate use for vehicles like this.  But
nowhere near %50.  This is absurd.

I apologize for the rant, but this hits a nerve.

Hal Taylor
'86 spider veloce "Strega" (luxurious enough at 2 litres)

Robert Clauss wrote:

> Regarding gas prices- we would like to see gasoline priced at about
> $2.00/gallon. It will put prices more inline with the rest of the world,
> encourage conservation, provide much needed capital for the South American
> oil producing nations that have been unable to pay their debts (not to
> mention being unable to provide basic services for their citizens), and
> drive a bunch of people off of the road who don't need to be driving around.
> A bunch of rich, spoiled Americans crying because it costs too much to fill
> up their gas guzzling SUV's and pickup trucks - it makes me sick. Congress
> wants to repeal the federal gas tax - great idea until you hit the pothole
> there is no money to fix.  How about a temporary gas subsidy for the poor
> (under 20k income) so that they can get to work. Everyone else should pay,
> and pay more.
>
> Robert Clauss  AROC, ARA
> BeckyCo@domain.elided
> Mt. Prospect, IL  USA
>
> '65 Giulia TI
> '86 Graduate
> '67 Vespa 150

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