On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 19:45:04 -0700, "RST Engineering"
wrote:


It's a bit sobering to see that conservation at the individual level
could make the US independent of foreign oil, yet the average
individual blames big industry for high prices and polluting the
atmosphere. OTOH those individuals are calling for more oil
refineries instead of using less.


And driving their letters to the editor complaining about it to the local
newspaper in their SUVs.

One Irate gal answered one of my letters to the editor by saying she
couldn't cut back on her driving any more as she'd done all she could
do what with all the activities in which the kids had to participate.
She was making about 5 round trips a day.

BTW I send my letters to the editor via e-mail. With my Internet bill
I'm not sure it's cheaper but it does save energy.:-))

73


Jim

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com