Dennis, I knew the global economy point would be brought up. I agree. My point, however, that I need to address my immediate local situation before trying to solve the rest of the world's problem. I agree that the fact that China and India suck all the spare oil they can get their hands on is a worldwide problem and we must address that.
By reading about, and contemplating on, how much more someone is paying for fuel, what emotional response or point is that? Should we feel sad for those others? Should we feel better about our budget getting crunched? I really don't feel any of those emotional response by perusing through the rest of the world's retail gasoline/diesel prices. Don't get me wrong - I am very thankful for what we have and I have total faith in the future. I just don't like the "staving Ethiopians" approach.
Remember, This is just my rambling, humble opinion (JMRHO)
