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Old 07-07-2008, 06:33 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by tadpole256 View Post
Why would they do that? The fact is we still pay very little for gas compared to many countries. The only way people will learn to conserve is if the gas prices stay high. And the fact is conservation is what we need. Overall, high gas prices will be better for the environment.
There's that, then there's the fact the crime rate is going to start going up, as people are going to do the "gas & dash", and that's going to make the prices go up even higher in the end. Which will lead to the honest people conserving, but is the social consequence worth it?
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