Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Why I Feel Fossil Fuels Should be Rationed.

I am just fed up with neighbors of mine using ATVs for routine travel, even for taking out the trash. Not only is this bad for physical fitness, it also contributes to global warming, and high gas prices. Petrol, unlike ethanol, is a finite natural resource, which must be conserved. I was born in Oil City, Pennsylvania, home of the first oil well in the U.S.A. It used to be a boom town, until the oil field ran dry. Then the boom went bust. We should not be drilling like there's no tommorow. The production of gasoline,needs to be carefully planned, in order to conserve essential oil reserves. Which is why I feel that there needs to be a rationing of all fossil fuels. Especially since we're still at war. During World War II, there was rationing. And I think that there should be ration cards issued again. Humvees need fuel more than SUVs, and/or ATVs. And citizens used to be willing to sacrifice for this country, and especially for those who were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice. If they are willing to give up blood, we on the homefront should be willing to reduce oil consumption.

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