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To: MulhollandDrive who wrote (4731)	4/27/2006 7:09:50 PM
From: Bill	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 14758

As you know I support and champion free markets. However, in certain markets where there is limited sourcing, I get concerned when circumstances are exploited for unearned profit. There is no question this has happened in oil/gasoline. Unfortunately, oil company oversight is beyond the competence of government officials. Nevertheless, any government official truly interested in helping people deal with high energy costs can start with the taxes on energy and the restrictions on creating more supply. All other discussion on the issue is merely empty bloviating.

To: MulhollandDrive who wrote (4731)	4/28/2006 3:22:12 AM
From: KLP	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 14758

Didn't know why so many families with small kids had SUV's...BUT if the kids have to have Nadar mandated car seats, small cars only hold 2 in the back seat....Which is not realiztic for a family with 3 or 4 kids...Where do the two older ones sit? For that matter....wonder how many "safety features" are now on cars that weren't years ago....How much do those features weigh, and how much gas do they cost when driving the car.... Lots of factors in type of car that is purchased.... Do agree with you on the pandering against "big oil".. repubs and dems alike. After all, people have choices. The NIMBY and Anti-Everything folks have made the situation so very much worse, for ALL of us.