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To: eraser2005

But the President should still put gas rationing into effect at least for one month!


23 posted on 08/31/2005 8:18:45 PM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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To: Salvation
Oh that's good. Let's allow the government to ration gas and further limit free enterprise in this nation shall we? At no point, except in a time of war (which we aren't and even then only under extremely limited conditions) should the government have any control over the supply or demand of a consumer good
31 posted on 08/31/2005 8:27:30 PM PDT by billbears (Deo Vindice)
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To: Salvation
But the President should still put gas rationing into effect at least for one month!

How? In a day filled with hysterical posts about the end of civilization as we know it, you post ranks up near the top.

It would take weeks to put the system in place; coupons, scheduling, etc. Not to mention the fact that it is not necessary and carries a stiffer penalty to the economy than the market force approach.

33 posted on 08/31/2005 8:34:00 PM PDT by 11Bush (No outstanding felonies, but my life has been one long misdemeanor.)
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To: Salvation

The markets are quite able to ration gasoline supply, if left to themselves. The price increase is, in effect, rationing the supply.


47 posted on 09/01/2005 1:12:10 PM PDT by Former Proud Canadian (.)
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