# The "Oil Prices" thread.

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-oil-prices-thread/44739>\
**Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\
**Created:** [March 10, 2008, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-oil-prices-thread/44739 "2008-03-10T10:44:58Z")\
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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.

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