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To: Brumar89 who wrote (583)	7/7/2008 8:53:23 AM
From: RetiredNow	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 86355

Actually, it would take approximately 7 years, which is the average turnover of the American fleet of cars. So cars don't stay out there as long as you think. Hell, even if we only get a turnover in 15 years, I think it would be excellent progress. As far as prices forcing users to conserve more, I agree. But your assertion that the government can't command it, is silly. You give me Europe as an example of higher fuel prices driving less demand. Well, didn't you know that fuel prices in Europe are higher because the governments there have enacted very high taxes to drive precisely that behavior of more conservation? It is obvious that our government needs to get involved and help channel this country's desire for energy independence into a national strategy. We need to act as a collective, not a bunch of random do gooders. Think of it this way. If the company I worked for would act like you are recommending our government act, then my company would pay each individual to just go out and work on the best ideas. We'll give you bonuses if those ideas pan out. However, the company would have no unifying strategy or vision, no goals or metrics to judge people by. No standards to drive efficiencies. You'd get duplication of effort and people working on projects that have nothing to do with the core competencies of the company. It would be a recipe for bankruptcy. Little wonder our current government has driven us to the brink of bankruptcy. They have no strategy and no plan. The results have been disastrous for our economy. Your recommendation that our government does not lead on the biggest issue of our day is the dumbest idea I've ever heard of. We elect leaders to lead and that means develop national strategies for the issues that we care about. Leadership isn't just hoping for the best. It is PLANNING for the best and pulling out all the stops to make sure it happens.