[Pierson]

Looking at a theory from any economics book "Supply and Demand" when the supply of gas becomes too expensive, people will demand either more efficient cars, demand vehicles powered by a different energy source, or change their lifestyles radically, like go back to the horse and buggy.

However, I see none of those things happening soon. We are a society of consumers. Companies sell what the consumer is willing to buy. If the government steps in and tells companies what to make we are reverting to a command style economy. This would make the US economy very similar to what was in Soviet Russia or what is currently in Communist Cuba.

While SUV’s may be inefficient in using gas, one must examine the stories of people like a few friends of mine. Half of their family was driving down the freeway in a very small vehicle. They hit a storm and a large pileup ensued, unfortunately, the semi behind them pancaked their car. They all died. The mother of the family then went out and purchased a large SUV which if hit would crumple but not be pancaked. So, we need to look at the price of gas, but we also need to look at the value of life.

Is this an extreme situation? Sure. But does it drive home a point? Yes.

And for the record, I didn’t buy gas (but that’s cause I didn’t need to)