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Simple Gas
I hate that people in the world are starving because oil barons need
to make more money. Greed - Plain and Simple. I don't have it all
figured out, but in my way of thinking, America still is the greatest
country in the world. But the cost of fuel is crippling. We seem to
be our own worst enemy. Dropping the Federal or State gas tax is not
the answer. That will only cripple our economy more. Our roads are
in terrible shape as it is. Crippling to the people who just have to
get to work to make a living to pay the rent and put food on the
table. Crippling to the farmer who plants the seeds, and milks the
cows, and harvest the crops, who is finally making a decent wage, but
still can't get ahead for fuel prices. When are we going to learn?
Someone said recently that we might not want to get out of Iraq,
since we now have a strong presence in the middle East. No wonder
the insurgents want us out! But since we have paid billions of
dollars to fight the war, why doesn't Iraq, one of the richest oil
countries at least give us a break on gas prices? Doesn't add up.
If America produces the most food in the world, and you can't grow
food in a desert, and the desert lands of the world control OPEC,
does it take a person more intelligent than me to figure out that we
do have a bargaining chip? Not everyone has to drive, but we all
have to eat! (And no, I'm not a Poker player), but I don't get it!
We are the richest nation, and yet, our jobs are going south. Can't
we put someone in office that can actually figure out how to keep
jobs in America, keep banks from lending to people who can afford
what they want to borrow, keep our farms from going bankrupt?
A store clerk recently said to me, "When it comes to the election, a
lot of people are going to be looking for the `none of the above'
button. I couldn't agree more.
Michigan can't get it right. We are in our 6th straight year in
the job-loss category. And we elected that. Twice! As Bill Cosby
says, "Come on People!" Everyone's got an opinion, but does anyone
really know what's going on?
All this to say, find ways to use less gas. Burn alternative
fuel whenever possible. Use your clothes line. Get groceries after
work, to save a trip. Make the kids ride their bikes – it's good for
them. Heck – you ride your bike! My friend Bill just bought his
daughter an electric scooter. Hey, it burns less gas than a car.
Stay home. Buy a fuel efficient car, if possible. I figure I will
be able to afford a Prius (at least they are made in America!) in a
few more years, (and why are Ford and GM so far behind in the Hybrid
wars?)
We don't have an excuse not to vote - or, to know where we stand
on the issues. More than any time in history we need to KNOW what's
going on, not just guess, or go with the flow. Find out how you
stand on the issues. And, for your families' sake, don't go into
debt, get OUT of debt. Save part of your income. Buy food that is
good for you, not junk food. Grow your own, if possible. Support
the workers in your area by buying their products, such as local
factories, or farm markets. And if you live in America, BUY
AMERICAN! One day, it may be your grandchild's job on the line. You
will have to look to find the products, but they are there.
Substitute, if necessary. Can't get American strawberries? Use a
fruit that is from America. We may not ever be president, but we can
to our part!
by Sheryl Simons
Located In Rockford Michigan
Hand fed baby Lovebirds and cockatiels
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