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I read a lot of sites that drag out the bad news about gas prices as much as possible. You know the media… let’s milk a situation for everything we can so people are ready to kill themselves. I’ll never understand the sick fetish with making people as depressed as possible when they hear the news. I believe in being optimistic in every situation. There is always a way to improve a matter if you just put your best foot forward and give some thought to finding a solution. Let’s take a look at the topic… The Root of the Problem We’ve set ourselves up to be dependent on other countries to provide our resources, and now we’re at their mercy. On that note, let’s do a survey on where our fuel comes from. “Somewhere far away” does not count as a valid answer. Yes, the price of gas is high. But for every problem in history, a solution is found and people become stronger and smarter as a result. Our country has to find a way to get through this, and we will. I promise. A Need for Change In some crazy way, this is a good thing. High gas prices will apply the needed pressure to find alternatives. It will also force the automobile industry to stop selling gas guzzlers. There is no excuse for people to think a car that gets 30 miles per gallon is a good thing. Are you kidding me? Cars in other countries get much better mileage than that. And consumers need to make better choices too. I can’t tell you how many friends we have that buy big SUV’s because they “need the extra room for their dog”. Honey, please. Unless you take your dog out with you every single day, it is not a necessity. Dogs will fit just fine in the back seat. If there isn’t enough room, they’ll make room. Dogs are limber. As for kids… I grew up with two older brothers and when we went out with the family, the three of us were packed together in the backseat of a car. We never had an SUV. Yes, it was a bit tight. Yes, we felt a bit cranky. But we survived and there was no long term damage. The point is, you don’t need a bus to drive your kids around. Better Options for Employees I know what it’s like to drive 45 minutes to work every day. The people out there with long commutes are suffering, and I get that. But again, this is probably an opportunity for improvement. Some jobs can be done from home. I’ve heard that a lot of companies are looking into 4 day work weeks instead of 5. In addition to saving on gas, this is a wise decision anyway. I’ve been preaching that for years now. Many people work better when their work schedule is condensed down to more concentrated periods. How many people out there slack off a little during the week and save some tasks for Friday, just because they don’t matter? Wouldn’t you work better and more efficiently to get them done on Thursday if you knew you’d have Friday off? Work should not rule our lives. We spend most of our time on this earth working, and you can’t take that money to your grave with you. I think it’s a better idea to have longer weekends so you can spend more time enjoying life, and also cut down on driving. I also think people will be better employees when work is condensed down, so it’s a win-win for everyone who has that option. Optimism Goes Far I know it’s easy to be upset about these things, but optimists always find a solution. If gas prices are bothering you, take the optimist path rather than the pessimist path. There is a good chance you’ll find a way to help with your gas expenses. Most likely, whatever you come up with will make your life better for the long haul. I’m not denying that the price of gas is high. That’s just a matter of fact. Anyone can do the math. I’m just saying that attitude makes a difference with every problem. 
I think everyone should be made to watch the “Who Killed the Electric Car” documentary. The first step to the solution, in my view, is to remove the monopolistic powers oil companies enjoy. But you’re right, Nathan, there is no need to be unduly negative about the whole thing. The key is to turn that energy into production problem solving. Posted by sunshine on Sat, Jun 7, 2008 @ 2:56 am Even though I’m crusing in a Hybrid these days, I’ve bought a bus pass and am taking public transit to and from work now. Hybrids are great… hybrids you only fill with one person twice a week? EVEN BETTER. Posted by Chris M on Sun, Jun 8, 2008 @ 11:23 am Right after this hunt for a buyer for our house, and our ensuing move to a new place, we’re on the hunt for a hybrid or something that uses less fuel. But I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE my Kia Sorento EX…….damn, I’m going to have a hard time getting rid of it. Posted by Lewis on Sun, Jun 8, 2008 @ 7:03 pm Actually, the main thing that’s driving up the price of gasoline is the Wall Street speculators who have been given the green light by the white House to gouge the American public. There’s actually a glut of oil on the world market right now. That said, I walk as much as possible, and I may try to start taking the bus to work. Posted by Daniel on Mon, Jun 9, 2008 @ 10:13 pm Geat suggestions;but we will need multi-solutions. we have enoungh oil in the USA that if we start now to drill.Why should we permit China & cuba to drill of the coast of Fla;but not Usa. We need to follow the French and Build nucular power yesterday. The French get 80% of electric from nucular,then electric cars make sence. not burning coal for electric. Explore all options short term and long term.!! Posted by Michael on Sat, Jun 14, 2008 @ 7:31 pm Leave a comment
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