Jay Honeck wrote:
Because the price of gas has doubled?

"Everywhere, every day on the radio, television, and in the
newspapers, all I
hear is how the "Record Price of Oil" is killing America.

Yet, strangely, Americans keep driving *more*. And I don't see
anyone flying less."
- you!

Are you being purposefully dense, John, or does it just come
naturally? I'm sure you know that I wrote that in a thread that
pre-dated the incredible run-up in gas prices after Katrina.

Worldwide demand causing a 50% increase in fuel price is met with "stop
whining America", whereas a relatively temporary price spike caused by
hurricanes is solved by quickly building more refineries at any
environmental cost. And you imply I'm dense!