Stage 8: comment on Best Intentions

Best Intentions mentioned a hot topic of gas prices. He took an unusual stand of supporting the rise in prices. Here is my comment:

I like how you titled your post "don't shoot the messenger" knowing that your statement about rising gas prices would not be taken happily. I appreciate your explanations of why oil was chosen in the first place. Realizing the history of how we became so reliant on oil explains a lot about why our country is still using oil when other countries are moving on to find new ways of fuel. I partially agree with your opinion of it being good that gas prices have risen enough for people to realize we need to save gas and use it as efficiently as possible. Environmental benefits are resulting from trying to save money by not driving unnecessarily or starting to carpool or turning off engines instead of idling them when waiting outside. These types of actions are beneficial, but when you say we are in a boiling pot of water waiting to jump out, how is the increase in gas prices going to solve problems? I know you stated that you don't have an answer to the problem, but are you sure this increase in prices will lead to a better outcome? it seems hard to believe at this moment.