Re: [Paddlewise] Fw: gas boycott

From: Robert J. Matter <rjmatter_at_PRODIGY.NET>
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 23:49:40 -0500
"Whyte, David" wrote:
>         Maybe I look at it differently but shouldn't we be encouraging Gas
> (or Petrol ) prices to go up rather than down. This way people would be more
> inclined to walk, ride a bicycle, or paddle a kayak instead of driving a car
> 
>         David
>         Who rides a push bike to work

Yes, if the increase is a tax that would go to public transportation.  No if the increase is just additional oil company profit.

Bob "Just Do It Without Nike" Matter
Hammond, Indiana

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