What do the broke folks in Europe do where fuel is already $5 or $6/gallon
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I believe I would rather see fuel in the US taxed to the point where it is $5 or $6/gallon. I feel that would have a more immediate effect of getting the changes made that need to happen. The fuel situation is going to get REAL ugly eventually and in my opinion we are just now experiencing the tip of the iceburg.
On a personal level my absolutely most fun vehicle that I own/drive around town nowadays is a Yamaha Jog scooter that gets 60+ mpg. I don't even have to have a tag or insurance on it and can drive it anywhere I want to go. If I ever get to the point where I am too broke to fill it up (1.5 gallons) then I will take the bicycle which is my second most favorite form of transportation
. In addition, the scooter gets alot of looks/smiles everywhere I go. I'm kinda looking forward to when fuel is so expensive that big SUV's are NOT the vehicle of choice anymore
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