This article explains the growing price of gas and what our country's leaders are trying to do about it. Unfortunately, their attempts seem to have to less than stellar results so far. With the presidential election swiftly approaching, how important is this issue to you as a voter? Is it one of your top concerns?
In my opinion gas prices are way to to high and the government needs to put a ceiling cap on that shit. I think its ridiculous how the prices are allowed to be set so high. I think that it would be in the best interest for the presidential candidates to address this issue.
ReplyDeleteCooperative limitation in oil import among countries seems appropriate at this point. There's no such thing as a "global government" or somebody to watch over the global market, so we, the global citizens, will have to play smart to minimimize the monopoly power of Iran. But the article ended with.... "But any success in tightening sanctions on Iran could squeeze global oil supplies, pushing up prices and causing serious economic repercussions at home and abroad." No guarantees
ReplyDeleteWhen looking at the gas prices in Europe, it's clear that their prices are and have always been much much higher than the US prices. This shows that us Americans are just not used to these prices tht are seen as normal for other countries. But I think higher gas prices are a reality that the US will simply have to get used to it in the future to come
ReplyDeleteI think that these rising gas prices will encourage the US to pursue alternative sources. I think that the candidates should address the rising prices and their intentions to change them or have americans adjust, it is not a main consideration in my vote but I would like to see it acknowledged.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the rise in gas prices may help to encourage engineers to come up with alternatives, but prices have been high for many years now and no significant changes have been made to curb the U.S. reliance on oil. Although this should be a very important issue for the coming election it is in the shadow of many other things loom larger in the eyes of many Americans.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, the majority of drivers are not going to change their transportation habits until gas hit $5/gallon. As prices have fluctuated between $2-$4 over the last several years, I feel as though drivers have begun to tolerate the expense and accommodate for it in their budgets. However, I think $5/gallon will signal a dire need to change transportation habits or pursue vehicles fueled by alternative energy sources.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Ryan. Prices have been in the upper $4 range before and it didn't really seem to effect the amount of driving. $5 may have a substantial impact though
ReplyDeleteI agree that people probably won't change their habits dramatically until gas rises to $5 or above. I think that it will become an issue for some people in the upcoming election but I'm not sure that it should.
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