Reply #9: I'm not an apologist and I'm not attacking you

[Art_from_Ark]

I have no investment in the oil industry and in all likelihood never will have. I just want you to be aware of the difference in meaning based on the spellings of the words, OK? As someone who has made a living with the English language, as a teacher and writer, this has been of special concern for me.

As for rising gas prices, what have we had this year? Several revolts in the Middle East, earthquakes and tsunamis disabling several Japanese refineries, now flooding on the Mississippi that threatens refineries that provide 10% of the gasoline in the United States. On top of that, China and India are aggressively seeking sources of petroleum. Do you honestly believe that these events would have no impact on the price of gasoline, and that there are no "market pressures"?