In less than six weeks, articles like this really won’t bother me anymore. Heck, after June 14th, I’m barely going to be driving for those last two weeks, so there! If, however, these types of articles are a concern to you, maybe it’s time you consider relocating to an area with a great public transportation system … or get used to walking long distances.

Even with gas prices this high, I think we Americans are still by and large very attached to our automobiles. Enough talk of higher MPG standards and alternative fuel sources. We need to shed this country of its addiction to automobiles, be they big or tiny, gas or solar powered. Stop building new highways: the future is our past — trains, and legs.

I don’t know exactly how this all might go about occuring, but that doesn’t mean I’m not right.