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Old 05-21-08, 02:19   #72 (permalink)
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Re: Are you pissed off at the high gas prices?

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Originally Posted by smoknfastlegend View Post
Americas oil consumption is based in part because of its size. Compare the US's oil consumption to that of Europe, not individual countries. Not only that, dont compare US prices to Europes prices since Europe has tax on the gas for healthcare, so to those who say they would pay our prices, would you be willing to also pay for your healthcare too?
I agree ! In Europe what would they pay for gas if they paid our taxes. They have health care , better public transporation, and better roads. The roads in the Chicago area are bad , pot holes everywhere.
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