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QUOTE>The first idea I had was to have an all out boycott of all gas stations in Milton for one week, using alternative gas stations out side of the city. This will create pressure on the local gas stations that will affect the gas companies directly.

Alternative gas stations don't make their own gasoline. They buy it from Imperial Oil, Encana, etc. This will do nothing except cause longer lineups at the alternative gas stations.

QUOTE>Another idea could be to block gas and oil trucks from entering Milton, ie. Trafalgar, 401, Derry, Main, Britannia, Thompson, etc. The Natives can do this in Caledonia, why can't Canadians stand up too?

No offence, but this has to be the stupidest idea I've ever heard. Go ahead and boycott gasoline if you want, however, the only way to do this is to STOP USING IT! If you stage a truck block, what you're actually doing is choosing FOR ME to stop using it! I'll make my own decisions by buying both gas AND share in imperial oil. If you really don't like the price of gas, follow the laws of economics and find another way of communting...you'll be happy, and I'll be happy (demand goes down) This reminds me of those people who thought that they could lower the demand of gasoline if they only filled up 10 dollars at a time...not realizing that all that meant was that you had to go to the gas station three times as often. I couldn't believe how many people thought that that made any sense.

I might come off as sounding harsh, but I really don't mean to be. I just get so frustrated when people are so blind to economic reality.

Hey Guys I have an idea

how about going out and buying stock in Petro-Can, Shell, Exxon....etc. to become an owner of the gas companies and make money off of all the others out there who are too dopey to do the same.......just a thought.....

ps....while you're at Petrocan pls buy lots of wiper fluid that stuff costs about 2 cents to make. PCA stock + 1.47, up 73% in last 2 years

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You must not have read what I said...I agree with you whole heartedly

I hear ya JC
I was talking to Salmonz...who I believe may be a code word for Jack Layton

As Homey the clown would say
Or Public Enemy in 1989

If anyone does that block-traffic-thingy with the gas trucks. Please warn me first so I'll know to wake up early and take an alternate route to work

Milton is but a tiny pimple on the big oil company's fat ass....the whole town could all switch to bicycles and rollerblades to get in and out of town and it would not make a dent in big oil's pocket. If you get a chance, tune into AM 640 and hear Lou Schizas and his 'happy capitalism' bits. They're great, I totally agree with his capitalist ideology when it comes to things like oil prices and gas....basically he says it's capitalism and until we change our habits (stop buying gas guzzlers that get maybe 23 miles/gal and switch to/demand cars like in Europe that get around 43 miles/gal) we need to put up or shut up. I bought a smaller sized SUV a year ago and now I'm wishing I went more fuel effecient. Well guess what? Sucks to be me. So I'm gonna suck it up, pay my $60-$100 a tank for now and my wife and I plan on going the Hybrid root (or better if available) on our next car. In my personal opinion, we can't do anything to change gas prices because not enough are willing to go the alternative route so for now, pay the price.

I really want to buy a Toyota Prius in 2008. But my wife want's an SUV. She says we should comprimise and buy a Hybrid SUV...geez...what's the point.. I don't like SUVs. I want a Prius! Best hybrid out there.

Actually, I'm a member of a secret society that's conspiring for the high gas prices. I'm hoping prices go to $2.00 a liter because this way I'll be able to convince my wife to get a prius instead of a SUV. See honey? We can't afford gas anymore! We need a prius! But don't tell anyone, as our conspiracy is very secret, and very evil.

You know, in an environment-friendly way, wouldn't some people like David Suzuki and others be happy that gas prices are getting insanely high? Burning gas is bad for the environment.

In parts of Europe where gas prices are so expensive, it's affected the countries over time where there's a lot more public transit, riding bikes, etc cause people just can't afford to drive anymore.

I'm partially a hyopcrite because I live in Milton and work in Markham so have a long car-driving commute every day. That's why I so much need to buy a prius, it would help me stop burning as much gas.

I'd actually be fine if they created a new "environment tax" on gas prices to raise the prices even higher, and if they used that money to help fund the kyoto accord changes or the like. But I'm in a very small minority with this opinion.

Can we use that for the Milton Town Motto? Come to Milton! We're a tiny pimple on the big oil company's fat ass!

The only idea that may work is to boycott one brand of gas station ESSO. If everyone get on the same boat this can be done. I know everyone will have their own thought... atleast let's give it a shot.

I drive 120KM a day, sorry cannot boycott, and a boycott would be useless anyways.

The day someone designs an engine that can drive 1000km on 1 litre is the day gas goes up to $200.00 a litre. The only way to get around this is to find alternative fuels or use public transit (which will rise then they are payinf $175/litre for diesel)

Matt

Being the owner of 2 SUVs, I can sympathize with your wife.

We considered going the hybrid/economy route with our most recent purchase, however, with 2 small kids we needed the extra room that a small-UTE had to offer, at the non-hybrid price point. Something to consider if you are planning (and it looks like you are ) to have kids.

Trust me, there is nothing like it being the middle of winter trying to get your kids buckled into a carseat and constantly bending/bumping your head on the door frame...

Or going out shopping and realizing that the stroller in your trunk prevents you from purchasing anything bigger than a box of tic-tacs...

Derek

Yeah, but nothing is getting accomplished there at all, so they're making life a pain in the ass for nothing. Bad Karma. And now the residents are so fed up of being victims of this, they're doing it to others along the QEW, and getting nothing accomplished. Not the best example.

Here it is

http://clubs.ccsu.edu/recorder/editorial/editorial_item.asp?NewsID=188