I don’t understand why the people of this country even think to look to our government to solve this problem. Howard Stern mentioned the other day (I know he’s an ass, but a good point was made); he made the statement that he hasn’t bought gas in 20+ years. He doesn’t know what it is like to worry about how much it costs to fill his tank and he is not alone. Our politicians don’t know what it is to see a growing portion of their paycheck go towards their gas tank.
People have to take this matter into their own hands. It is a consumer problem that must be addressed by consumers. Find a different way. I don’t know what the perfect solution is for everyone. My lifestyle has changed due to the cost of fuel and I’m still here. Our government has a tradition of maintaining a mostly hands-off approach to the market.