I think rising fuel prices are good

[Bandit]

At least in the long run. I know they hurt like hell right now and will cause major inflation but they will also spur a much more rapid development of Alternative Energy and get us off the oil tit quicker. We need to get away from our dependence upon oil from foreign sources and I'm not advocating for the opening of the Wildlife Refuge. I want conservation and alternative energy to be our main thrust and rising fuel prices help that along. I am actually for increased consumption taxes for gasoline and diesel fuel that is not used for home heating. The sooner we can grab the bull by the horns the sooner we can avoid more Iraqs. Let the price of oil climb and watch the Consevatives bitch. This is a winning issue for us. We need to address it.