Al Gore, former Vice-President and creator of the Internets, once wrote in his book, Earth In The Balance, that we may need higher gas prices to force people to consume less gasoline. The theory behind this was less driving equaled less carbon emissions and that equaled less global warming. As it states in Earth In The Balance: "Higher taxes on fossil fuels ... is one of the logical first steps in changing our policies in a manner consistent with a more responsible approach to the environment." (page 173)
Earth In The Balance was published in 1992. Fast forward to 2008 and man gas prices are high as Snoop Dogg and more people than ever believe that global warming is real. Yet, some of these same people believe that gas prices are too high.
Now, which is it going to be? Either you believe in global warming and want gas prices to rise and force people to consume less or you want gas prices lower and more consumption?
I'm just a blogger. I don't have all the answers. Still, I am tired of hearing people (i.e. politicians) dragging BIG OIL before Congress and grilling them about high gas prices then turn around and say that President Bush isn't doing enough about global warming. You're making my head hurt.
During the 2000 presidential campaign (Bush Vs Gore), one of the big issues was the rising price of gasoline. Gore blamed Bush and his oil buddies. Bush blamed Gore and his enviromental policies. You know what the cost of a gallon of gas was nationally? $1.64 The good old days!
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