In reality we are not "slaves to oil". Find me an energy source that can get my family of four from Austin to Dallas in 3 hours in relative comfort for $20, and I might consider changing. Right now there is none. Its by far the cheapest/safest/most convienent energy source we have.
Until that dynamic changes we will continue to use oil. And frankly I do not have a problem with that.
Thank you. I wish everyone was as sensible as that. Having been in the business for so long, it always surprises me how my family and friends think that we are gouging them.....I sometimes think drug dealers get more respect...