> > > The fact is, $3+/gallon gas has been the only motivation for the
> > > average fool to conserve fuel and stop buying ego-tanks.
> >
> > So what?
>
> "So what?" is the hallmark of the brain-dead. You're illustrating my
> point perfectly.

It's your premise, you back it up. Try to do so without the ad-hominum
attacks. (I won't hold my breath).

> > > If we really want to curb global warming and pollution, shouldn't we be
> > > somewhat grateful for anything that forces us to do it?
> >
> > The air is cleaner now than any time in the last 80 years.
>
> That's propaganda. Most of those comparisons date back to the 70s
> before fuel injection and smog requirements.

And? You're the one claming pollution is getting worse.

http://www.epa.gov/airtrends/2006/econ-emissions.html


> Population growth is
> cancelling out cleaner engine technology, especially in growing towns.

Sorry, you're just plain wrong, as shown by the EPAs graph in the above
link. Since 1970, Vechicle Miles driven have gone up by 178%, yet
emissions have declined by 53%.


> It all depends on the comparison dates and what region you're talking
> about.

Ahhh, so your blanket statement that pollition is worse you knew to be
untrue.

Now, obviously to limit the scope of measuring pollition by region when
accusing the entire Country's trends is bad science at best. At worst
you're a downright liar.

> > But what are YOU doing about it?
>
> More than you, I'm sure.

Translation: "Nothing. How dare you bring up my hypocrisy. Don't do
as I do, do as I say".