Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Fuel.............

Here is something I don't understand. Why is it that Americans are not screaming about the cost of fuel? I realize that this effects my business greatly, however this effects each and every one of us! Every single thing that we purchase in our lives is going to increase as a result of higher fuel costs. Why are Americans just laying down and allowing this to happen? I just don't understand. Why did the government feel the need to bail out Bear Sterns and help only a select few, but they are ignoring the masses by allowing this to continue. People are making huge adjustments in their lives actually having to think about where they drive. Parents are having to eliminate after school activities for their kids, summer camp enrollment is down, food is going through the roof, and restaurants are empty. You are going to see so many business go out of business because of the cost of fuel. Forget the luxury business, they are done for! Restaurants, florists, spas, gift stores, etc are all going to be hurting.

Here is my plea - help me find some way to get the attention of the government. What can we do? Any ideas?

3 comments:

Kim said...

Well I have a few but I hate to write them, don't want to end up on another FBI list. :-)

Gretchen said...

Kim was on a FBI list? You will have to share that story! :)

Chris and I were discussing this the other day as well as the health care crisis. I was listening to a Right wing radio show and he was saying how he couldn't see any ill effects of the rise in fuel costs. His suggestion was for all of us to cut out our Starbucks and everything would "even out". What a crock. I don't have any suggestions but would love to do something. Just don't know what.

Thad and Ann said...

I have no clue how to get the attention of our gov. it's insane how much we have to pay. We went to one car last fall because Thad's van was dying & we are planning on staying with just 1 car. We live in town so we walk/bike everywhere we can.

I agree with Gretchen, what a crock to just give up Starbucks so it will "even" out. yeah right!